German Word · Intermediate
kämpfen
to fight, to struggle
Pronunciation: /kɛm(p)fən/
Meaning
to fight, to struggle
Example
Mit der Dummheit kämpfen Götter selbst vergebens.
Against stupidity, the gods themselves contend in vain.
Practice tips
- Practice kämpfen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.