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Herausforderung

challenge

Plural: die Herausforderungen/hɛˈʁaʊsfɔʁdəʁʊŋ/

Feminine noun meaning 'challenge'. Very common in professional contexts.

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die Herausforderungdie Herausforderungen/hɛˈʁaʊsfɔʁdəʁʊŋ/

Example Sentences

Das ist eine große Herausforderung.

That's a big challenge.

Ich nehme die Herausforderung an.

I accept the challenge.

Neue Herausforderungen machen das Leben spannend.

New challenges make life exciting.

Compound Words

herausfordernd — challenging

Common Mistakes

Overusing 'Herausforderung' as euphemism

✅ In German business speak, 'Herausforderung' often replaces 'Problem'. Be direct when appropriate

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