This is the 7279th most frequent German word.
gefechten
"Gefechten" is the plural form of "Gefecht," meaning "skirmishes" or "combat" in English.
In this sentence, "Gefechten" is used to refer to combat situations, emphasizing the context of physical or metaphorical fighting.
Er hat in vielen Gefechten gekämpft.
He has fought in many skirmishes.
Here, "Gefechte" is used metaphorically to describe intense verbal exchanges or debates.
In den Debatten im Parlament gab es viele verbale Gefechte.
In the debates in Parliament, there were many verbal skirmishes.
In this sentence, "Gefecht" refers to a planned or organized fencing match, showcasing a sporting context.