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contest in German

contest in German is Auseinandersetzung, Debatte, Wettkampf — contest means a competition in which people try to win or achieve the best result.

contest in German

Auseinandersetzung
noun
(uncountable) Controversy; debate.
Debatte
noun
(uncountable) Controversy; debate.
Wettkampf
noun
(countable) A competition.
Wettbewerb
noun
(countable) A competition.
Wettstreit
noun
(countable) A competition.
streiten
verb
(transitive) To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend.
abstreiten
verb
(transitive) To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend.
bestreiten
verb
(transitive) To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend.
hinterfragen
verb
(transitive) To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend.
in Frage stellen
verb
(transitive) To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend.
infrage stellen
verb
(transitive) To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend.

What does "contest" mean?

  1. noun A competition in which people try to win or achieve the best result.
    "She entered the baking contest on a whim and took first prize."
  2. verb To formally challenge or dispute something, such as a decision or claim.
    "He plans to contest the will in court."

contest in a sentence

  • She entered the baking contest on a whim and took first prize.
  • He plans to contest the will in court.
  • The losing candidate contested the election results.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "contest" in German?

"contest" in German is Auseinandersetzung, Debatte, Wettkampf. contest means: A competition in which people try to win or achieve the best result.

How do you use "contest" in a sentence?

Example: "She entered the baking contest on a whim and took first prize." In German, "contest" is Auseinandersetzung, Debatte, Wettkampf.

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

Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "contest": Auseinandersetzung, Debatte, Wettkampf, Wettbewerb, Wettstreit, streiten.

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