NOUN

Kampf/kamp͡f/fight; struggle; battle

Kampf is a German noun that means fight, struggle, or battle. It is pronounced /kamp͡f/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Kämpfe".

Definitions

1.physical fight or armed struggle(physical or armed conflict)

a.violent confrontation between individuals or groups

Der Kampf zwischen den beiden Boxern war spannend.The fight between the two boxers was exciting.

b.military battle or clash

Im Krieg gab es viele Kämpfe.There were many battles in the war.

2.effortful struggle or contest to achieve a goal(metaphorical or social context)

a.determined effort against adversity or for a cause

Der Kampf gegen die Armut ist noch nicht vorbei.The fight against poverty is not yet over.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Kampfdie Kämpfe
Genitivedes Kampfsder Kämpfe
Dativedem Kampfden Kämpfen
Accusativeden Kampfdie Kämpfe

Frequently asked questions

What does "Kampf" mean in English?
"Kampf" means fight, struggle, or battle. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Kampf"?
"Kampf" is pronounced /kamp͡f/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Kampf" der, die, or das?
"Kampf" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Kampf"?
The plural of "Kampf" is "Kämpfe".
What part of speech is "Kampf"?
"Kampf" is a noun in German.

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