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 physical or non-physical combat or rivalry(general action)
a.to be involved in a fight, battle, or contest
Die Soldaten mussten für ihr Land kämpfen.—The soldiers had to fight for their country.
b.to make an effort to overcome difficulties; to struggle
Sie kämpft gegen eine schwere Krankheit.—She is battling a serious 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.
