No. 14,093 in German
gerungen
"Gerungen" is the past participle of "ringen," meaning "struggled" or "wrestled."
In a sentence
Er hat lange um die richtige Entscheidung gerungen.
He struggled for a long time to make the right decision.
Indicates a metaphorical struggle, often internal and intellectual.
Die beiden Ringer haben stundenlang miteinander gerungen.
The two wrestlers grappled together for hours.
Refers to physical grappling or wrestling in a sport context.
Sie haben um die beste Lösung gerungen.
They strived for the best solution.
Depicts a collaborative or competitive effort to reach an optimal outcome.
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