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kappestrid

noun masculinesubstantiv hankjønn

competition, contest, rivalry

EtymologyOpphav

av kapp (III)competing (only in fixed expressions) from kapp (III)competing (only in fixed expressions)

Senses and Example SentencesBetydning og bruk

det å kappesto compete, to vie;
konkurransecompetition · contest
the act of competingkappes;
competitionkonkurranse
  • vinne i ærlig kappestrid to win in fair contest
  • fredelig kappestrid peaceful rivalry