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 engage in a fight or struggle(physical or non-physical conflict)
a.to use physical force or effort against someone or something
Die beiden Boxer kämpfen um den Titel.—The two boxers are fighting for the title.
b.to strive or struggle for something (also figurative)
Sie kämpft für die Rechte der Frauen.—She is fighting for women's rights.
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.
