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ringen mit — meaning in English

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English meaning

contend verb To compete or struggle against someone or something.
strive verb To make a great and sustained effort to achieve something.

Senses

ringen mit is used for these senses in English:

contend (intransitive) To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
strive To struggle in opposition; to be in contention or dispute; to contend; to contest.

contend — full definition

verb To compete or struggle against someone or something.
verb To argue firmly that something is true.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

festhalten an kämpfen für kämpfen um ringen um verteidigen streiten argumentieren kämpfen sich auseinandersetzen sich einsetzen für die Ansicht vertreten fest behaupten