Die Konkurrenz
Example: Die Konkurrenz auf dem Markt wird immer stärker und härter.
Definition
"Die Konkurrenz" refers to the competition or rivalry between individuals, companies, or groups, especially in a market or business context. It describes the situation where opposing parties strive to achieve better results, customers, or success than others.
Etymology
The word "die Konkurrenz" comes from the Latin word 'concurrentia,' meaning 'running together' or 'rivalry.' It entered German through French influence, capturing the idea of competing forces or entities vying for the same goal. Did you know that the word originally relates to a race or contest?
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"Die Konkurrenz" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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