Der Wettbewerb
Example: Der Wettbewerb zwischen den Firmen ist sehr stark.
Definition
"Der Wettbewerb" refers to the competition or rivalry between companies or individuals aiming to achieve success or gain an advantage, often in business. It involves striving against others to outperform or secure a better position in a market or field.
Etymology
The German word "der Wettbewerb" combines "Wett," meaning contest or bet, and "Bewerb," meaning application or effort. It originally referred to a contest or competition, evolving to specifically describe business rivalry. Did you know? The term reflects the idea of competing by putting one's best effort forward.
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"Der Wettbewerb" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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