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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.
fight / struggle
'der Kampf' and 'das Battle' can both mean a direct competition in which two sides compete against each other. However, 'Kampf' is much more general and fits sports, politics, personal goals, or serious conflicts as well. 'Battle' is used more in modern, often youth-oriented or cultural contexts, especially in rap, hip-hop, or breakdancing. Learners may confuse the words because both sound like opposition or competition. In practice: for serious or general situations, 'Kampf' is more natural; for a direct creative contest, 'Battle' fits better.
Am Samstag treten zwei Rapper in einem Battle gegeneinander an.
On Saturday, two rappers will compete against each other in a battle.
Der Kampf um den ersten Platz bleibt bis zum letzten Spiel spannend.
The fight for first place remains exciting until the final game.