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combating
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.
control
Specific measures to eliminate pests, weeds, or diseases, or to prevent their spread.
Für die Bekämpfung der Blattläuse verwenden wir nur biologische Mittel.
For the control of aphids, we use only biological agents.
“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.
fight / struggle
Both words can be used for organized efforts to address a social problem. Kampf places greater emphasis on the confrontation and the goal, whereas Bekämpfung refers more neutrally to concrete measures taken against something undesirable. Bekämpfung is therefore often appropriate in factual reports about programs and measures; otherwise, Kampf can convey a more committed tone.
Für die Bekämpfung der Kriminalität plant die Stadt mehrere konkrete Maßnahmen.
The city is planning several concrete measures to combat crime.
Der Kampf gegen die Kriminalität braucht Geduld und den Einsatz vieler Menschen.
The fight against crime requires patience and the efforts of many people.
