VERB
kämpfen/ˈkɛmp͡fɱ̍/to fight; to struggle; to battle
kämpfen is a German verb that means to fight, to struggle, or to battle. It is pronounced /ˈkɛmp͡fɱ̍/. In conjugation, the simple past is "kämpfte" and the past participle is "gekämpft".
Definitions
1.to fight or do battle, especially in physical or military conflict(literal, combat/war)
a.to take part in a war or physical fight
Die Soldaten kämpfen an der Front.—The soldiers are fighting at the front.
2.to struggle for something; to strive, work hard to achieve or resist something(figurative, effort)
a.to try hard to get or protect something
Sie kämpft für ihre Rechte.—She is fighting for her rights.
b.to struggle against something (problems, difficulties)
Er kämpft gegen die Krankheit.—He is fighting against the illness.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | kämpfen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | kämpfe |
| Present (du) | kämpfst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | kämpft |
| Preterite (ich) | kämpfte |
| Participle II | gekämpft |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | kämpfte |
| Imperative (singular) | kämpf |
| Imperative (plural) | kämpft |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "kämpfen" mean in English?
- "kämpfen" means to fight, to struggle, or to battle. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "kämpfen"?
- "kämpfen" is pronounced /ˈkɛmp͡fɱ̍/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "kämpfen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "kämpfen" is "gekämpft", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "kämpfen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "kämpfen" becomes "kämpfte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "kämpfen"?
- "kämpfen" is a verb in German.
