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female fighter
A woman who takes part in a fight, for example as a soldier, an athlete in a combat sport, or in an armed conflict.
Die Judoka ist eine international erfolgreiche Kämpferin.
The judoka is an internationally successful female fighter.
The word follows a typical pattern: the verb 'kämpfen' (to fight) becomes the male person with the ending '-er' ('der Kämpfer' — the male fighter) and the female person with the ending '-in' ('die Kämpferin' — the female fighter).
Sie kämpft für ihre Rechte und ist damit eine echte Kämpferin.
She fights for her rights and is therefore a real fighter.
In the figurative meaning, 'Kämpferin' (fighter) is often used with the prepositions 'für' (for, accusative) or 'gegen' (against, accusative). You fight 'für' a positive goal or 'gegen' a problem.
Sie ist eine bekannte Kämpferin für den Umweltschutz.
She is a well-known fighter for environmental protection.
When a woman is called a 'Kämpferin' (fighter) because she is working toward a goal or standing up against a difficulty, it is a great compliment. It expresses respect for her strength and perseverance.
Meine Großmutter war eine Kämpferin, die nie aufgegeben hat.
My grandmother was a fighter who never gave up.
female activist
'Aktivistin' and 'Kämpferin' can both describe a woman who strongly works for something. An 'Aktivistin' usually does this publicly and in a political or social context, for example for the climate, human rights, or equality. 'Kämpferin' can literally mean a woman in a fight, such as in sports or the military. But it can also be meant figuratively: then a 'Kämpferin' is a woman who fights very energetically and persistently for a goal. The words can be confused when the topic is commitment or engagement. 'Aktivistin' fits especially well for public actions and social issues. 'Kämpferin' emphasizes strength, endurance, or a real fight more.
Nach der schweren Krankheit gilt Maria in ihrer Familie als echte Kämpferin.
After her serious illness, Maria is seen in her family as a real fighter.
Die Aktivistin spricht auf der Demonstration über den Schutz der Wälder.
The activist speaks at the demonstration about protecting the forests.