die Herausforderung
Translation
challenge, difficulty, obstacle
Examples
Das Projekt ist eine große Herausforderung.
The project is a big challenge.
Er nimmt jede Herausforderung an.
He accepts every challenge.
Wir stehen vor neuen Herausforderungen.
We are facing new challenges.
Grammar Patterns
to be a challenge for ((sb.)) to be a challenge for (sb.) This is a challenge for me.
to face a challenge to face a challenge We are facing a great challenge.
to accept a challenge to accept a challenge He accepted the challenge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Schwierigkeit (difficulty), das Problem (problem); Antonyms: die Leichtigkeit (ease), die Einfachheit (simplicity)
Etymology
From 'heraus' (out) + 'fordern' (to demand). Something that 'demands you to come out' and face it.
Memory Tips
Imagine being 'called out' (herausgerufen) to meet a demand (Forderung). This is your challenge.