abgekämpft
battle-worn, exhausted and haggard
adjective AP-ge-kaempft Rare
Usage Note
Abgekämpft describes a person's appearance after extreme effort or struggle — dishevelled, tired-looking and showing strain. It is more vivid than müde (tired) and suggests visible evidence of the ordeal on the face and body.
Examples
"Die abgekämpften Retter kehrten erschöpft aus dem Einsatz zurück."
Natural Translation
The battle-worn rescuers returned exhausted from the mission.
Literal Translation
The battle-worn rescuers returned exhausted from the operation.
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