No. 12,685 in German
widrigkeiten
"Adversities" or "difficulties."
In a sentence
Sie kämpften tapfer gegen alle Widrigkeiten.
They bravely fought against all adversities.
The word "Widrigkeiten" here refers to challenges or unfavorable conditions that are being overcome with bravery.
Trotz der Widrigkeiten gelang es ihnen, das Ziel zu erreichen.
Despite the adversities, they managed to reach the goal.
In this instance, "Widrigkeiten" denotes hardships or difficulties that are acknowledged but ultimately surmounted.
Die Reise war voller Widrigkeiten, doch sie gaben nicht auf.
The journey was full of adversities, yet they did not give up.
Here, "Widrigkeiten" emphasizes the difficulties encountered during a journey which are endured with perseverance.
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