challenged

ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒd
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Translation of challenged into German

Adjective

1.

challenges

faced with difficulties
  • They felt challenged by the new project requirements..Die neuen Projektanforderungen haben sie vor Schwierigkeiten gestellt.
2.

euphemistic

lacking a specific ability or attribute
  • He is visually challenged, so he uses a guide dog.Er ist sehbehindert, also benutzt er einen Blindenhund.
3.

medical

Dated
having a disability or impairment
Dated
  • The school developed programs for challenged students..Die Schule entwickelte Programme für behinderte Schüler
4.

humorous

Rare
used humorously to mock perceived deficiencies
Rare
  • He is height challenged, so he can't reach the top shelf.Er ist größenmäßig benachteiligt, daher kann er das oberste Regal nicht erreichen.
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Expressions with challenged: examples in English and translations in German

lernschwach
Academically challenged children often benefit from individualized learning plans.
geografisch unbegabt
He is geographically challenged and can't read maps.
unmusikalisch
She is musically challenged and can't play any instrument.
kulinarisch herausgefordert
kochunfähig
She is culinarily challenged and struggles to follow recipes.
skrupellos
ethisch fragwürdig
The company was known for its ethically challenged practices.
haushaltsunfähig
She admits to being domestically challenged when it comes to cooking.

Synonyms and analogies of challenged in English

Examples of challenged in a sentence

  • The team was challenged by the tight deadline.
  • She is hearing challenged and uses a special device.
  • The program supports learning challenged students.
  • The organization provides support for challenged individuals.
  • Special equipment is available for physically challenged athletes.
  • He's technologically challenged and struggles with computers.
challenge
ˈtʃælɪndʒ
Noun
1.

competition

call to engage in a contest or fight
  • He accepted the challenge to a chess match.Er nahm die Herausforderung zu einem Schachspiel an.
2.

ability test

task or situation that tests someone's abilities
  • Winning the contest was a real challenge for her.Den Wettbewerb zu gewinnen war eine echte Herausforderung für sie.
3.

debate

questioning of a statement or fact
Anfechtung fInfragestellung f
  • Her challenge to the theory sparked debate.Ihre Anfechtung der Theorie löste eine Debatte aus.
4.

court appeal

TECH.US
act of appealing a court decision
TECH.US
  • The challenge to the ruling was filed promptly.Gegen die Entscheidung wurde ein Einspruch umgehend eingelegt.
Verb
1.

competition

tr.
invite someone to compete or fight
tr.
  • She challenged him to a chess match.Sie forderte ihn zu einem Schachspiel heraus.
2.

debate

tr.
question the truth or validity of something
tr.
  • He challenged the accuracy of the report.Er stellte die Genauigkeit des Berichts in Frage.
3.

difficulty

tr./intr.
be difficult or demanding for someone
tr./intr.
  • The puzzle challenged even the smartest students.Das Rätsel forderte sogar die klügsten Schüler heraus.

Expressions with challenge: examples in English and translations in German

sich der Herausforderung stellen
She will rise to the challenge and finish the project.
eine Herausforderung aussprechen
He decided to throw out a challenge to the reigning champion.
den Status quo in Frage stellen
den Status quo herausfordern
She always challenges the status quo in her company.
sich einer Herausforderung stellen
eine Herausforderung meistern
We must face a challenge together as a team.
sich der Herausforderung stellen
She decided to face the challenge with determination.
darin liegt die Herausforderung
Keeping costs low is where the challenge lies.

Translations of "challenged" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
herausgefordertadj./pp.

She challenged herself to visit a different brick and mortar shop every week.

Sie hat sich herausgefordert, jede Woche einen anderen traditionellen Laden zu besuchen.

gefordertadj./pp.

The program separates absolute and false beginners to keep everyone appropriately challenged.

Das Programm trennt absolute und falsche Anfänger, damit alle angemessen gefordert werden.

angefochtenpp.

His supposition regarding the market trends was challenged by several analysts.

Seine Annahme über die Markttrends wurde von mehreren Analysten angefochten.

angegriffenadj./pp.

We must hold fast to our principles, even when they are challenged.

Wir müssen uns fest an unsere Prinzipien klammern, selbst wenn sie angegriffen werden.

aufgefordertpp.

The athletes were challenged to push their limits in the upcoming competition.

Die Athleten wurden aufgefordert, im bevorstehenden Wettkampf an ihre Grenzen zu gehen.

hinterfragtadj./pp.

He challenged the stereotypes surrounding maleness in his latest book.

In seinem neuesten Buch hinterfragt er die Stereotypen rund um die Männlichkeit.

behindertadj.

Innovation is therefore often challenged by narrow interpretations of eligibility.

Innovationen werden daher häufig durch eng gefasste Auslegungen der Bedingungen behindert.

infrage gestelltpp.

Many outmoded ideas about education are being challenged by modern teaching techniques.

Viele überkommene Vorstellungen über Bildung werden durch moderne Lehrmethoden infrage gestellt.

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Other translations for challenged:

  • beschränktadj.

challenged: Examples and translations in context

His political orientation was challenged when he traveled to different countries.

Seine politische Orientierung wurde herausgefordert, als er in verschiedene Länder reiste.

Grassroots movements emerged to combat the destitution rising in economically challenged regions.

Basisbewegungen entstanden, um die Armut in wirtschaftlich herausgeforderten Regionen zu bekämpfen.

During the debate, his delusional assertions were challenged by every opponent present.

Während der Debatte wurden seine wahhaften Behauptungen von jedem anwesenden Gegner herausgefordert.

The interviewee was challenged by the tough questioner who demanded detailed responses.

Der Befragte wurde von dem harten Fragesteller herausgefordert, detaillierte Antworten zu geben.

My elective course in sociology challenged my views on social issues.

Mein Wahlkurs in Soziologie hat meine Ansichten zu sozialen Themen herausgefordert.

Remote work has challenged traditional organizational structures, leading to innovative models.

Homeoffice hat traditionelle Organisationsstrukturen herausgefordert und zu innovativen Modellen geführt.

When challenged, he had a habit of bottling his true feelings.

Wenn er herausgefordert wurde, neigte er dazu, seine wahren Gefühle zu verbergen.

Even when challenged, she continued to stand firm in her values and principles.

Auch wenn sie herausgefordert wurde, blieb sie in ihren Werten und Prinzipien standhaft.

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