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fighter
A person who takes part in a physical fight, for example a soldier, a boxer, or a martial artist.
Der junge Boxer erwies sich als talentierter und ausdauernder Kämpfer.
The young boxer proved to be a talented and enduring fighter.
fighter
A person who works toward a goal or against obstacles with great energy and determination.
Nach seiner schweren Krankheit hat er bewiesen, was für ein Kämpfer er ist.
After his serious illness, he proved what a fighter he is.
'Der Kämpfer' (the fighter) is derived directly from the verb 'kämpfen' (to fight) and the noun 'der Kampf' (the fight). A fighter is therefore a person who fights a fight.
Er kämpft für seine Überzeugungen und ist ein echter Kämpfer.
He fights for his beliefs and is a real fighter.
The prepositions 'für' (for) and 'gegen' (against) are very important with this word. You are a fighter 'für' a goal (accusative) or 'gegen' an opponent or a problem (accusative).
Sie ist eine Kämpferin für Tierrechte.
She is a fighter for animal rights.
The figurative meaning is very common. It describes a person who does not give up and shows great willpower, for example in the fight against an illness or for an idea.
Obwohl sie sehr krank war, blieb sie immer eine Kämpferin.
Although she was very ill, she always remained a fighter.
soldier
A Soldat is a member of the armed forces and has military training. Kämpfer is a more general term for someone who actually takes part in a physical fight; this can also be a soldier. Soldat is the appropriate term for military affiliation, while Kämpfer is used for active participation in a fight.
Der Kämpfer verteidigt seine Stellung im Gefecht.
The fighter defends his position in the battle.
Der Soldat dient seit zwei Jahren in der Armee.
The soldier has been serving in the army for two years.
