challenge

• Substantiv, das eine schwierige Aufgabe, ein Problem oder eine herausfordernde Situation bezeichnet, die Anstrengung, Können oder Entschlossenheit erfordert; auch eine Aufforderung zum Wettkampf oder zum Beweis von Fähigkeiten.

A noun referring to a difficult task, problem, or situation that requires effort, skill, or determination to overcome.

1. Difficult taskA2formal

   A task or situation that tests someone's abilities or requires great effort.

   Schwierige Aufgabe

   • Climbing the mountain was a huge challenge for the team.
   • Learning a new language can be a rewarding challenge.
   • She faced the challenge of starting her own business.

   Synonymedifficultyhurdleobstacleordealproblemtasktesttrial

   Antonymebreezecinchpicnicpushoversnap

2. Invitation to competeB1formal

   An invitation or call to take part in a contest, competition, or fight.

   Herausforderung

   • He issued a challenge to his rival to a chess match.
   • The team accepted the challenge to play against the champions.
   • She threw down a challenge to her classmates to beat her score.

   Synonymecalldaregauntletinvitationprovocationsummons

3. Questioning or objectionB2formal

   An act of questioning the truth, validity, or legality of something.

   Anfechtung

   • The lawyer raised a challenge to the evidence presented.
   • There was a challenge to the election results.
   • His statement faced a challenge from the audience.

   Synonymecontestationdisputedissentdoubtobjectionprotestqueryquestion

   Antonymeacceptanceagreementendorsementvalidation

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, jemanden zu einem Wettbewerb oder Wettkampf herauszufordern oder an einem Wettbewerb teilzunehmen, sowie um die Wahrheit oder Berechtigung von etwas zu bestreiten.

A verb used to indicate the act of inviting someone to compete or take part in a contest, or to question or dispute the truth or validity of something.

1. Invite to competeB1formal

   To invite someone to take part in a contest, competition, or argument.

   Zum Wettkampf herausfordern

   • He challenged his friend to a game of chess.
   • She challenged the champion to a rematch.
   • The team challenged their rivals to a debate.

   Synonymecall outdaredefyinviteprovokesummon

   Antonymeaccept

2. Question or disputeB2formal

   To question the truth, validity, or authority of something.

   Anfechten

   • The lawyer challenged the witness's testimony.
   • Scientists challenged the results of the study.
   • She challenged his right to make that decision.

   Synonymecall into questioncontestdisputedoubtimpugnqueryquestion

   Antonymeacceptagreeconcedeendorse

3. Test abilitiesB1formal

   To test someone's skills, strength, or determination.

   Herausfordern

   • The difficult puzzle challenged her mind.
   • The marathon challenged his endurance.
   • This job will challenge your problem-solving skills.

   Synonymeprovestraintaxtesttry