Der Wettbewerb
Example: Der Wettbewerb zwischen den Firmen ist dieses Jahr besonders stark.
Definition
"Der Wettbewerb" refers to the competition or contest between individuals, groups, or companies striving to achieve a goal or win something. It often implies rivalry and the effort to outperform others, as in the example phrase where firms compete strongly this year.
Etymology
The word "der Wettbewerb" comes from German, combining "Wert" meaning value or worth, and "Bewerb", an old term for contest or competition. Did you know? The concept originally implied a contest to prove one’s worth or value, highlighting the competitive nature embedded in the term.
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"Der Wettbewerb" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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