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battle
A competition, especially in the hip-hop or breakdance scene, in which two or more opponents directly compare their skills.
Das Rap-Battle zwischen den beiden MCs war der Höhepunkt des Abends.
The rap battle between the two MCs was the highlight of the evening.
'Battle' is an English loanword that is used mainly in youth language and in certain scenes such as hip-hop or gaming. It is uncommon in formal contexts.
Am Wochenende findet in der Stadt ein großes Breakdance-Battle statt.
A big breakdance battle is taking place in the city this weekend.
The word 'Battle' is very often used as the second part of compound nouns to specify the type of competition. Examples include 'Rap-Battle' (rap battle), 'Dance-Battle' (dance battle), or 'Freestyle-Battle' (freestyle battle).
Er hat das Rap-Battle gegen einen bekannten Künstler gewonnen.
He won the rap battle against a well-known artist.
Common verbs that are combined with 'Battle' are 'ein Battle gewinnen' (to win a battle) or 'verlieren' (to lose), 'an einem Battle teilnehmen' (to take part in a battle), or 'sich ein Battle liefern' (to have a battle with each other).
Die beiden Rapper lieferten sich ein legendäres Battle.
The two rappers had a legendary battle.
competition / contest
At a hip-hop event, Wettbewerb can refer to the entire selection process with several rounds and participants. Battle, by contrast, emphasizes the direct confrontation in which two or more people immediately compare their skills. Use Wettbewerb for the overall format and Battle for the individual encounter.
Im Battle messen sich zwei Tänzer direkt vor dem Publikum.
In the battle, two dancers face off directly in front of the audience.
Der Wettbewerb umfasst mehrere Auswahlrunden für alle Hip-Hop-Tänzer.
The competition includes several selection rounds for all the hip-hop dancers.
