English–German

“struggle” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁɪŋən/

Example

Die Firma ringt um ihre Existenz.

The company is struggling to survive.

Illustration for ringen (struggle)

How to say “struggle” in German

“Struggle” in German is ringen.

A person locked in a strenuous contest pushes against an opponent, obstacle, or difficult goal.

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

Example sentences with ringen

Er ringt um Worte, als er seine Gefühle erklärt.

The company is struggling for its existence.

Tips for using ringen

  • The usual pattern is mit jemandem ringen for a person and um etwas ringen for a goal, cause, or possession.

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