This is the 14093rd most frequent German word.
gerungen
"Gerungen" is the past participle of "ringen," meaning "struggled" or "wrestled."
Indicates a metaphorical struggle, often internal and intellectual.
Er hat lange um die richtige Entscheidung gerungen.
He struggled for a long time to make the right decision.
Refers to physical grappling or wrestling in a sport context.
Die beiden Ringer haben stundenlang miteinander gerungen.
The two wrestlers grappled together for hours.
Depicts a collaborative or competitive effort to reach an optimal outcome.