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
Composed of 'heraus' (out) and 'fordern' (to demand). It's something that 'demands' you to step 'out' of your comfort zone.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'demand' (Forderung) that calls you 'out' (heraus) to prove yourself.