umkämpfen
Translation
to fight over, to contest, to dispute
Examples
Die beiden Teams umkämpfen den Titel.
The two teams are fighting for the title.
Der Marktanteil ist hart umkämpft.
The market share is fiercely contested.
Grammar Patterns
to fight over ((sth.)) The children were fighting over the toy.
Similar Words
streiten um, wetteifern um, konkurrieren um
Etymology
From the prefix 'um-' (around) and the verb 'kämpfen' (to fight). Literally, 'to fight around' something.
Memory Tips
Picture two armies fighting 'around' ('um') a castle to gain control of it.