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battle in German

battle in German is Schlacht, Kampf, Gefecht — battle means a fight between opposing armed forces, especially as part of a larger war.

battle in German

Schlacht
noun
(military) A general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; a combat, an engagement.
Kampf
noun
(military) A general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; a combat, an engagement.
Gefecht
noun
(military) A general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; a combat, an engagement.
Kampf
noun
(military, obsolete) The main body of an army, as distinct from the vanguard and rear; the battalia.
Schlacht
noun
(military, obsolete) The main body of an army, as distinct from the vanguard and rear; the battalia.
kämpfen
verb
(intransitive) To join in battle; to contend in fight
bekriegen
verb
(intransitive) To join in battle; to contend in fight
bekämpfen
verb
(intransitive) To join in battle; to contend in fight

What does "battle" mean?

  1. noun A fight between opposing armed forces, especially as part of a larger war.
    "The battle raged for three days before either side retreated."
  2. noun A prolonged, difficult struggle or contest of any kind.
    "She fought a long battle with illness."
  3. verb To fight or struggle against someone or something.
    "Firefighters battled the blaze for hours."

battle in a sentence

  • The battle raged for three days before either side retreated.
  • She fought a long battle with illness.
  • The two companies are locked in a legal battle over the patent.
  • Firefighters battled the blaze for hours.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "battle" in German?

"battle" in German is Schlacht, Kampf, Gefecht. battle means: A fight between opposing armed forces, especially as part of a larger war.

How do you use "battle" in a sentence?

Example: "The battle raged for three days before either side retreated." In German, "battle" is Schlacht, Kampf, Gefecht.

Are there other ways to say "battle" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "battle": Schlacht, Kampf, Gefecht, kämpfen, bekriegen, bekämpfen.

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