No. 7,279 in German
gefechten
"Gefechten" is the plural form of "Gefecht," meaning "skirmishes" or "combat" in English.
In a sentence
Er hat in vielen Gefechten gekämpft.
He has fought in many skirmishes.
In this sentence, "Gefechten" is used to refer to combat situations, emphasizing the context of physical or metaphorical fighting.
In den Debatten im Parlament gab es viele verbale Gefechte.
In the debates in Parliament, there were many verbal skirmishes.
Here, "Gefechte" is used metaphorically to describe intense verbal exchanges or debates.
Die Fechter bereiten sich auf das nächtliche Gefecht vor.
The fencers prepare for tonight's duel.
In this sentence, "Gefecht" refers to a planned or organized fencing match, showcasing a sporting context.
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