Konkurrieren
Example: Viele Firmen konkurrieren um die Gunst der Kunden.
Definition
"Konkurrieren" means to compete or strive against others to achieve a goal, often in business or sports. It involves multiple parties attempting to gain an advantage or win, as in the phrase 'Viele Firmen konkurrieren um die Gunst der Kunden,' meaning many companies compete for customer favor.
Etymology
The word "konkurrieren" comes from the Latin 'concurrere,' meaning 'to run together, clash.' It entered German through French influence, maintaining the sense of competing or contending. Did you know? The root also gave rise to the English word 'concur,' which originally meant 'to run together' or 'agree.'
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"Konkurrieren" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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