kämpfen
Translation
to fight, to struggle, to battle, to combat
Examples
Er kämpft gegen die Krankheit.
He is fighting the illness.
Sie kämpft für ihre Rechte.
She is fighting for her rights.
Die Teams kämpfen um den Sieg.
The teams are fighting for the victory.
Grammar Patterns
((against sth.)) to fight against sth. She is fighting against injustice.
((for sth.)) to fight for sth. He is fighting for peace.
((for sth.)) to fight for/over sth. The teams are fighting for the victory.
Similar Words
streiten (to argue), ringen (to wrestle/struggle)
Etymology
From the noun 'Kampf' (fight, battle). Related to English 'combat' and 'champion'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a boxing 'Kampf' (match). The boxers 'kämpfen' (fight).