der Kampf
Translation
fight, struggle, battle, combat
Examples
Der Kampf um die Freiheit war lang.
The fight for freedom was long.
Es war ein harter Kampf zwischen den Boxern.
It was a tough fight between the boxers.
Der Kampf gegen die Krankheit ist schwer.
The struggle against the illness is hard.
Grammar Patterns
((the fight)) ((for sth.)) the fight for sth. The fight for power began.
((the fight)) ((against sth.)) the fight against sth. The fight against cancer is hard.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Streit, Gefecht; Antonyms: Frieden, Harmonie
Etymology
From Old High German 'kampf', related to Latin 'campus' (field, battlefield).
Memory Tips
Imagine a training 'camp' where fighters get ready for a 'Kampf' (fight).