German Word of the Day — 2nd of Mar, 2026
Herausforderung
/he-RAU-sfor-der-ung/ • noun
challenge
Herausforderung
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Examples
Die Prüfung war eine große Herausforderung.
The exam was a big challenge.
Wir müssen diese Herausforderung gemeinsam meistern.
We need to tackle this challenge together.
Er liebt die Herausforderung, neue Fähigkeiten zu erlernen.
He loves the challenge of learning new skills.
Synonyms
Aufgabe
Anforderung
Usage
Commonly used in various contexts, from personal growth to work situations, to describe situations that require effort and skill.