an|kämpfen
Translation
to fight against, to struggle against, to combat
Examples
Er muss gegen die Krankheit ankämpfen.
He has to fight against the illness.
Sie kämpft gegen die Müdigkeit an.
She is fighting against fatigue.
Wir kämpfen gegen die Ungerechtigkeit an.
We are fighting against injustice.
Grammar Patterns
gegen sth. (Akk) ankämpfen to fight against sth. She has to fight against the pain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bekämpfen, widerstehen; Antonyms: aufgeben, sich ergeben
Etymology
From the prefix 'an-' (against) and 'kämpfen' (to fight). The prefix emphasizes fighting 'against' an opposing force.
Memory Tips
Picture fighting 'an' (against) a strong opponent, like a disease or injustice. It's almost always used with the preposition 'gegen'.