·

challenge (EN)
Substantiv, Verb

Substantiv “challenge”

Sg. challenge, Pl. challenges od. unz.
  1. Herausforderung
    For many puzzle enthusiasts, solving a Rubik's Cube is a challenge they gladly embrace.
  2. Auflehnung (gegen eine Autorität)
    What the duke did was a challenge to the king's authority.
  3. Duellforderung
    He received a challenge from his rival, demanding satisfaction for the insult in the form of a duel.
  4. Zweikampf (im Sport)
    The defender's strong challenge prevented the striker from scoring a goal.
  5. Ein versuch, ein buch aus einer bibliothek oder schule zu beschränken oder zu entfernen
    Parents issued a challenge against the inclusion of the controversial book in the school's reading program.
  6. Anfechtung (einer rechtlichen Entscheidung)
    The defense lawyer filed a challenge to the court's ruling, claiming it was unjust.

Verb “challenge”

Infinitiv challenge; er challenges; Prät. challenged; Part. challenged; Ger. challenging
  1. herausfordern (zu einem Wettbewerb)
    We challenged the boys next door to a game of football to see who really owned the field.
  2. jemanden herausfordern, etwas zu tun
    "I challenge you to prove your claim," said the skeptic, doubting the magician's abilities.
  3. in Frage stellen (die Wahrheit oder Gültigkeit von etwas anzweifeln)
    The scientist decided to challenge the accuracy of the data presented in the recent study.
  4. herausfordern
    The topic has clearly challenged many commentators, who struggled to explain the complex issue.
  5. ablehnen (einen potenziellen Geschworenen formell ablehnen)
    The attorney decided to challenge a juror who appeared to be biased during the selection process.
  6. im Militär, nach einem Passwort oder einer Identifikation von jemandem fragen
    The sentinel challenged us with "Who goes there?" as we approached the military checkpoint in the dark.