contend in German
contend in German is festhalten an, kämpfen für, kämpfen um — contend means to compete or struggle against someone or something.
contend in German
festhalten an
(intransitive) To struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.
kämpfen für
(intransitive) To struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.
kämpfen um
(intransitive) To struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.
ringen um
(intransitive) To struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.
verteidigen
(intransitive) To struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.
streiten
(intransitive) To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
argumentieren
(intransitive) To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
kämpfen
(intransitive) To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
ringen mit
(intransitive) To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
sich auseinandersetzen
(intransitive) To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
sich einsetzen für
(intransitive) To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
die Ansicht vertreten
(intransitive) To believe (something is reasonable) and argue (for it); to advocate.
fest behaupten
(intransitive) To believe (something is reasonable) and argue (for it); to advocate.
vorbringen
(intransitive) To believe (something is reasonable) and argue (for it); to advocate.
What does "contend" mean?
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verb To compete or struggle against someone or something.
"Two runners were left to contend for the gold medal."
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verb To argue firmly that something is true.
"Lawyers for the defense contend that the evidence was mishandled."
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contend in a sentence
- Two runners were left to contend for the gold medal.
- Lawyers for the defense contend that the evidence was mishandled.
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What is "contend" in German?
"contend" in German is festhalten an, kämpfen für, kämpfen um. contend means: To compete or struggle against someone or something.
How do you use "contend" in a sentence?
Example: "Two runners were left to contend for the gold medal." In German, "contend" is festhalten an, kämpfen für, kämpfen um.
Are there other ways to say "contend" in German?
Yes — German has 14 translations listed for "contend": festhalten an, kämpfen für, kämpfen um, ringen um, verteidigen, streiten.
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