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challenge

challenge

Meaning of challenge

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British English/ˈtʃælɪndʒ/
American English/ˈtʃælɪndʒ/
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challenge with German translation

challenge usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Kayaking in rough seas was the biggest challenge of the trip.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Completing the high-altitude trek proved a serious challenge for us.

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challenge belongs to the topic "Tourism and Adventures, IT Interview". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

challengeHerausforderung
guestGast
greetingBegrüßung
showerDusche
elevatorAufzug
towelHandtuch
TVFernseher

challenge synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between challenge / trial / problem / dare / difficulty / obstacle

🇬🇧English

an ordeal or a formal test of performance or quality; often emphasises the testing process

B1Often

The winter expedition was a hard trial for the team.

🇬🇧English

a difficulty or issue to be solved; less emphasis on testing ability than 'challenge'

A1Very Often

We have a problem with the map — it is torn.

🇬🇧English

an invitation to do something risky or bold; often a provocation rather than a constructive test

A2Often

He accepted the dare to jump into the river.

🇬🇧English

a situation that is hard to deal with; similar to 'challenge' but often emphasises hardship

A1Very Often

She had difficulty reading the small map.

O
🇬🇧English
obstacle

a barrier or hindrance that blocks progress; more physical than 'challenge'

A2Often

Fallen trees were an obstacle on the path.

🇬🇧English

an examination or trial to measure ability; usually formal and measured

A1Very Often

The climbing course included a safety test.

H
🇬🇧English
hurdle

a physical or metaphorical barrier to overcome, often sports-related

B1Often

Fixing the bridge was the next hurdle in the trip.

🇬🇧English

a specific duty or piece of work to be done; more neutral and work-oriented than 'challenge'

A1Very Often

Their task was to collect water for the camp.

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How to pronounce challenge and what this word means

challenge means challenge. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce challenge

/ˈtʃælɪndʒ/

challenge translation

challenge

challenge examples

Kayaking in rough seas was the biggest challenge of the trip.

challenge transcription

/ˈtʃælɪndʒ/, /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/

Questions about this word

challenge meaning: what does it mean?

difficult task

challenge pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

challenge is pronounced as /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

challenge definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Kayaking in rough seas was the biggest challenge of the trip. Translation: Гребля в бурном море была самым большим вызовом в поездке.

Is challenge part of IT Interview vocabulary?

Yes, challenge can be learned in the IT Interview topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is challenge part of Tourism and Adventures vocabulary?

Yes, challenge can be learned in the Tourism and Adventures topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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