German Word of the Day
Herausforderung
/he-RAUS-for-DE-rung/ • noun — 10th of Feb, 2026
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Meaning: challenge
Examples
- Die Prüfung war eine große Herausforderung.
(The exam was a big challenge.) - Wir müssen die Herausforderung gemeinsam annehmen.
(We must accept the challenge together.) - Jede Herausforderung bietet eine Chance zum Wachsen.
(Every challenge offers a chance to grow.)
Synonyms
- Aufgabe
- Schwierigkeit
Commonly used to describe difficult tasks, situations, or experiences that require effort and perseverance to overcome.
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