Challenge to Meaning in English
expression
ˈtʃæɫəndʒ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
CHAL-uhnj tuh
tʃˈælɪndʒ/ /tˈuː
chuh-LINJ TOO
Definition
To question, oppose, or present a test for someone or something; to invite someone to compete or confront a difficult task.
Usage & Nuances
Often uses the structure 'challenge to + verb' or 'challenge to + noun/role' (e.g., 'challenge to win', 'challenge to authority'). Used in both formal and informal contexts, especially regarding competitions, beliefs, or authority.
Spanish: desafiar a - suponer un desafío paraPortuguese (BR): desafiar a - representar um desafio paraPortuguese (PT): desafiar a - representar um desafio paraChinese (Simplified): 对...提出挑战 - 向...挑战Chinese (Traditional): 對...提出挑戰 - 向...挑戰Hindi: को चुनौती देनाArabic: يتحدىBengali: চ্যালেঞ্জ ছোঁড়া - প্রশ্ন তোলা - প্রতিযোগিতায় আহ্বান করাRussian: бросать вызов - оспариватьJapanese: 挑戦する - 異議を唱えるVietnamese: thách thức - đặt ra thách thứcKorean: 도전하다 - 이의를 제기하다Turkish: meydan okumak - itiraz etmekUrdu: چیلنج کرنا - مقابلہ کرناIndonesian: menantang - mempertanyakan
Example Sentences
He likes to challenge to solve difficult puzzles.
basic
The new law is a challenge to our rights.
basic
She challenged Tom to a game of chess.
basic
His decision is a real challenge to traditional thinking.
natural
My coach always tries to challenge me to push beyond my limits.
natural
Social media has become a major challenge to privacy.
natural