agon

This is the 4900th most frequent German word.


agon

The German word "Agon" refers to a struggle, contest, or conflict, often in a literary or philosophical context.


Used as a noun to denote competition or contest, derived from Greek.

Die Agon der traditionellen Spiele bringt die Gemeinschaft zusammen.

The traditional games' agon brings the community together.


Represents conflict or struggle in narratives, showing interpersonal dynamics.

Im Theaterstück ist der Agon zwischen den Hauptfiguren entscheidend.

In the play, the agon between the main characters is crucial.


Discussing agon philosophically as a principle or method of existence.

Die antike Philosophie behandelt oft das Konzept des Agon als Lebensansatz.

Ancient philosophy often addresses the concept of agon as a life approach.