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“fierce” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈbɪtɐt/

Example

Die beiden Mannschaften lieferten einen erbitterten Kampf.

The two teams engaged in a fierce battle.

Illustration for erbittert (fierce)

How to say “fierce” in German

“Fierce” in German is erbittert.

Opponents remain locked in a contest, pushing hard and refusing to give way.

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

Example sentences with erbittert

Die Reform stieß auf erbitterten Widerstand in der Bevölkerung.

The reform met with fierce resistance from the population.

Tips for using erbittert

  • Erbittert has a forceful, somewhat formal tone and commonly modifies words such as Kampf, Streit, or Auseinandersetzung.

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