wrestling / struggle
das Ringen
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wrestling
A sport in which two people try to bring each other to the ground or hold each other down using physical strength and specific holds.
Das Ringen gehört seit Langem zu den olympischen Sportarten.
Wrestling has long been one of the Olympic sports.
struggle for
A strenuous effort or fight for something that one wants to achieve or preserve.
Das Ringen um einen dauerhaften Frieden dauerte viele Jahre.
The struggle for lasting peace lasted many years.
struggle with
A difficult confrontation with a problem, conflict, or stressful situation.
Das Ringen mit der eigenen Angst fiel ihr besonders schwer.
She found the struggle with her own fear particularly difficult.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Ringens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Ringen | – |
| accusative | das Ringen | – |
| dative | dem Ringen | – |
| genitive | des Ringens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Das Ringen' (wrestling / struggle) is a noun formed from the verb 'ringen' (to wrestle / struggle), so it often refers to an extended process or strenuous activity. Depending on the context, it can refer to the sport or to a difficult confrontation.
Das Ringen um eine Lösung kann viel Zeit beanspruchen.
The struggle for a solution can take a great deal of time.
In its sporting meaning, typical phrases include 'beim Ringen' (in wrestling), 'im Ringen antreten' (compete in wrestling), and 'eine Medaille im Ringen gewinnen' (win a medal in wrestling).
Beim Ringen sind Technik und Körperbeherrschung besonders wichtig.
In wrestling, technique and body control are particularly important.
For a strenuous effort, 'das Ringen' (the struggle) typically appears with 'um' (for) and the accusative. What follows is the goal that someone wants to achieve or preserve.
Das Ringen um mehr soziale Gerechtigkeit prägt die politische Debatte.
The struggle for greater social justice shapes the political debate.
For a difficult internal or external confrontation, 'das Ringen' (the struggle) typically appears with 'mit' (with) and the dative. The problem or stressful situation is then specified.
Das Ringen mit den Folgen des Unfalls dauerte mehrere Monate.
The struggle with the consequences of the accident lasted several months.
