der Abstiegskampf
Translation
relegation battle, fight against decline
Examples
Der Verein befindet sich im Abstiegskampf.
The club is in a relegation battle.
Der Abstiegskampf in der Liga ist spannend.
The relegation battle in the league is exciting.
Grammar Patterns
to be in ((a...)) The club is in a relegation battle.
Similar Words
Existenzkampf; Antonyms: Aufstiegskampf
Etymology
From 'Abstieg' (descent, relegation) + 'Kampf' (fight, struggle). A 'fight against descending' or 'relegation battle'.
Memory Tips
Picture a team at the bottom of the league table in a 'Kampf' (fight) to avoid the 'Abstieg' (drop).