Frequently Asked German Questions
Which Preposition Pairs with "Kämpfen"?
For example, the sentence "Er kämpft um seine Rechte."
The correct preposition to use with "kämpfen" to convey the meaning of "to fight for" is "um", making the expression "kämpfen um". The sentence "Er kämpft um seine Rechte" means "He is fighting for his rights." The other prepositions are not suitable to express the act of fighting for something. An alternative that also works is "für" - "Er kämpft für seine Rechte".
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Er fährt ____ die Stadt.
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Sie bedankt sich ____ den Brief.
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Ich suche ____ meinen Schlüsseln
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