This is the 13805th most frequent German word.
erkämpfen
"Erkämpfen" means "to win or achieve something through struggle or effort."
Used to describe fighting or striving for something successfully.
Die Mannschaft hat den Sieg hart erkämpft.
The team fought hard to achieve the victory.
Used to convey striving for recognition or approval through effort.
Er wollte sich Respekt bei seinen Kollegen erkämpfen.
He wanted to earn the respect of his colleagues.
Used to express the idea of achieving goals or rights through sustained effort and struggle.