Ringkampf

wrestling match

noun RING-kampf Rare

Also means

grappling bout

Usage Note

Ringkampf covers both the act and the sport of wrestling. The plural Ringkämpfe refers to matches; the sport as a discipline is sometimes called Ringen. The word has a long history in German athletics education (Turnen).

Examples

"Der Ringkampf endete nach wenigen Minuten durch ein klares Punktergebnis."

Natural Translation

The wrestling match ended after a few minutes through a clear points decision.

Literal Translation

The wrestling-match ended after few minutes through a clear points-result.

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