English–German

“contested” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʊmˈkɛmp͡ft/

Example

Die Entscheidung ist umkämpft.

The decision is contested.

Illustration for umkämpft (contested)

How to say “contested” in German

“Contested” in German is umkämpft.

Rivals struggle for control of the same outcome, place, or resource.

Full entry for umkämpft: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with umkämpft

Die umkämpfte Wahl zog nationale Aufmerksamkeit auf sich.

The contested election attracted national attention.

Tips for using umkämpft

  • With a decision, umkämpft usually signals strong disagreement over its outcome, while with a place or resource it signals competing claims to control or possession.

“contested” in other languages