No. 995 in Dutch
vechten
"Vechten" means "to fight."
In a sentence
De boxers vechten in de ring.
The boxers fight in the ring.
Here, 'vechten' is used to describe a physical fight between two individuals in the context of boxing.
Hij moet vechten voor zijn rechten.
He has to fight for his rights.
'Vechten' in this sentence metaphorically represents the struggle or effort needed to achieve justice or personal freedoms.
We moeten vechten tegen onrechtvaardigheid.
We must fight against injustice.
In this case, 'vechten' is employed to signify taking action or opposing something that is morally wrong or unfair.
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