VERB

herausfordern/hɛˈʁaʊ̯sˌfɔʁdɐn/to challenge; to dare

herausfordern is a German verb that means to challenge or to dare. It is pronounced /hɛˈʁaʊ̯sˌfɔʁdɐn/.

Definitions

1.to challenge someone (to a contest or to test their abilities)(competition or ability)

a.to invite someone to compete

Er hat mich zu einem Schachspiel herausgefordert.He challenged me to a game of chess.

b.to provoke or push someone to do something difficult

Dieses schwierige Projekt fordert uns wirklich heraus.This difficult project really challenges us.

Frequently asked questions

What does "herausfordern" mean in English?
"herausfordern" means to challenge or to dare. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "herausfordern"?
"herausfordern" is pronounced /hɛˈʁaʊ̯sˌfɔʁdɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "herausfordern"?
"herausfordern" is a verb in German.

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