der Abstiegskampf
Translation
relegation battle, fight against decline
Examples
Der Verein befindet sich im Abstiegskampf.
The club is in a relegation battle.
Der Abstiegskampf in der Liga ist spannend.
The relegation battle in the league is exciting.
Grammar Patterns
to be in ((a...)) The club is in a relegation battle.
Similar Words
Existenzkampf; Antonyms: Aufstiegskampf
Etymology
Composed of 'Abstieg' (descent, relegation) and 'Kampf' (fight, battle). Literally a 'relegation fight'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a sports team in a desperate 'Kampf' (fight) to avoid 'Abstieg' (relegation) to a lower league.