challenge / declaration of war
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challenge
A public and often provocative statement with which someone challenges another person or announces that they will begin a competition, dispute, or conflict.
Seine Rede wurde von den Medien als klare Kampfansage an die Opposition gewertet.
His speech was seen by the media as a clear challenge to the opposition.
declaration of war
In a figurative sense, a determined announcement that one wants to fight and defeat a problem, an illness, or a difficult situation.
Nach der Diagnose machte sie der Krankheit eine Kampfansage und begann sofort mit der Therapie.
After the diagnosis, she declared war on the illness and immediately began treatment.
This word is made up of 'der Kampf' (fight/struggle) and 'die Ansage' (announcement). So it literally means an announcement of a fight or confrontation.
Die Ankündigung des neuen Produkts ist eine Kampfansage an die Konkurrenz.
The announcement of the new product is a challenge to the competition.
A 'Kampfansage' (challenge/declaration of war) is typically used with the verb 'machen' (to make). You 'make' a challenge or declaration of war to someone or something.
Der Trainer machte dem gegnerischen Team vor dem Finale eine klare Kampfansage.
Before the final, the coach issued a clear challenge to the opposing team.
The recipient of a 'Kampfansage' (challenge/declaration of war) is expressed with the preposition 'an' followed by the accusative. So the announcement is directed 'an jemanden' (at/to someone).
Die Umweltschutzorganisation machte eine Kampfansage an die Plastikindustrie.
The environmental organization issued a challenge to the plastics industry.
You can recognize the figurative meaning by the fact that the opponent is not a person or group, but an abstract problem such as an illness, poverty, or environmental pollution.
Mit ihrem neuen Programm macht die Regierung der Arbeitslosigkeit eine Kampfansage.
With its new program, the government is declaring war on unemployment.
challenge
Herausforderung directly calls on an opponent to compete in a contest or conflict. Kampfansage is a public, often provocative declaration of one's intention to fight or win. Herausforderung is appropriate for inviting someone to compete, while Kampfansage is used for a demonstrative announcement of one's intentions.
Der Boxer kündigte öffentlich seinen Sieg über den Weltmeister an und machte damit eine klare Kampfansage.
The boxer publicly announced that he would defeat the world champion, making a clear declaration of his intention to fight.
Der Boxer richtete eine öffentliche Herausforderung zu einem Titelkampf an den Weltmeister.
The boxer publicly challenged the world champion to a title fight.
