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Active action against something harmful or unwanted, such as crime, poverty, or a crisis.
Die Regierung hat neue Maßnahmen zur Bekämpfung der Arbeitslosigkeit beschlossen.
The government has approved new measures to combat unemployment.
“Die Bekämpfung” is the nominalization of the verb “bekämpfen” (to combat). The verb is made up of “be-” and “kämpfen” (to fight) and means to take targeted action against something.
Wir bekämpfen die Ursachen des Problems, nicht nur die Symptome.
We are combating the causes of the problem, not just the symptoms.
The noun “Bekämpfung” is very often used with a genitive object to say what is being combated. Alternatively, “von” + dative can also be used.
Die Bekämpfung des Klimawandels ist eine globale Aufgabe.
Combating climate change is a global task.
In this meaning, “Bekämpfung” is often used for large, abstract social problems, for example combating poverty, corruption, or terrorism.
Die Konferenz thematisiert die Bekämpfung der weltweiten Armut.
The conference focuses on combating global poverty.
This meaning refers to concrete, often physical threats. Typical examples are the control of pests, diseases, or fires (“die Brandbekämpfung,” firefighting).
Die Bekämpfung des Borkenkäfers ist für den Wald sehr wichtig.
Controlling the bark beetle is very important for the forest.
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'der Krieg' and 'die Bekämpfung' can both mean taking strong action against something. But the difference is important: 'Krieg' actually describes an armed conflict. In a figurative sense, it sounds very strong and often dramatic, for example 'Krieg gegen Drogen' (war on drugs). 'Bekämpfung' is more factual and means concrete measures against something harmful, such as poverty, diseases, or pests. Learners may confuse the words because both sound like a fight. When you are talking about planned measures, 'Bekämpfung' is usually the better fit.
Die Stadt plant neue Maßnahmen zur Bekämpfung der Kriminalität.
The city is planning new measures to combat crime.
Der Krieg gegen die Drogen hat in vielen Ländern lange gedauert.
The war on drugs has lasted a long time in many countries.