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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.
fighter
A woman who works energetically and persistently toward a goal, for a belief, or against difficulties such as an illness.
Trotz ihrer schweren Krankheit war sie bis zum Schluss eine Kämpferin.
Despite her serious illness, she was a fighter right to the end.
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 refer to a woman who works toward a social goal. Aktivistin usually emphasizes public or organized involvement, while Kämpferin emphasizes the determined and persistent way in which she pursues that cause. Use „Aktivistin“ for her role and „Kämpferin“ for her attitude.
Die Kämpferin setzt sich trotz vieler Rückschläge entschlossen für bessere Bildung ein.
The fighter is determined to campaign for better education despite many setbacks.
Die Aktivistin organisiert öffentlich eine Kampagne für bessere Bildung.
The activist is publicly organizing a campaign for better education.
