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 take part in a fight or struggle, often using physical or mental effort(action/conflict)
a.to engage in physical or verbal combat
Die Soldaten haben mutig gekämpft.—The soldiers fought bravely.
b.to strive or contend for something; to make an effort against difficulties
Sie hat jahrelang gegen die Krankheit gekämpft.—She fought against the illness for years.
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.
