No. 13,805 in German
erkämpfen
"Erkämpfen" means "to win or achieve something through struggle or effort."
In a sentence
Die Mannschaft hat den Sieg hart erkämpft.
The team fought hard to achieve the victory.
Used to describe fighting or striving for something successfully.
Er wollte sich Respekt bei seinen Kollegen erkämpfen.
He wanted to earn the respect of his colleagues.
Used to convey striving for recognition or approval through effort.
Die Frauenbewegung hat viele Rechte über Jahre hinweg erkämpft.
The women's movement fought for and acquired many rights over the years.
Used to express the idea of achieving goals or rights through sustained effort and struggle.
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