der Kampfgeist
Translation
fighting spirit, competitive spirit, gameness
Examples
Der Boxer zeigte großen Kampfgeist.
The boxer showed great fighting spirit.
Ihrem Kampfgeist verdankt sie den Sieg.
She owes her victory to her fighting spirit.
Grammar Patterns
to have/show ((Kampfgeist)) to have/show (fighting spirit) The team showed great fighting spirit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Siegeswille (will to win), der Ehrgeiz (ambition); Antonym: die Resignation (resignation)
Etymology
A compound of 'Kampf' (fight, combat) and 'Geist' (spirit). Literally 'combat-spirit'.
Memory Tips
Visualize the 'ghost' or 'spirit' (Geist) of a warrior entering a 'fight' (Kampf).