Agon

derNoun

agon; struggle; conflict (often in literary or historical contexts)

English translations

  1. 01

    agony

  2. 02

    struggle

  3. 03

    torment

Word details

German meaning
Ein Wettkampf oder Kampf, insbesondere im antiken Griechenland; auch: innere Auseinandersetzung.
English meaning
Agon
Synonym
Kampf, Wettstreit
German example
Der Agon war ein wichtiger Bestandteil der antiken Olympischen Spiele.
English example
The agon was an important part of the ancient Olympic Games.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Agon
Plural Form
die Agone

Example sentences with “Agon”

  1. Der Agon zwischen den Helden ist zentral für die Handlung. (The struggle between the heroes is central to the plot.)

Frequently asked questions

Is this a common German word?

It is a specialized term, derived from Greek, used mainly in philosophy, literature, or sports science.