English–German
“competition” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈvɛtˌbəvɛʁp/
Example
In dieser Stadt gibt es viele Wettbewerbe.
There are many competitions in this city.
How to say “competition” in German
“Competition” in German is Wettbewerb.
Several entrants face the same challenge, while an organized comparison determines who ranks highest or earns an award.
Example sentences with Wettbewerb
Sie nimmt an einem Wettbewerb teil.
She is taking part in a competition.
Tips for using Wettbewerb
- German uses Wettbewerb broadly for academic, artistic, business, and sporting contests, while Wettkampf more specifically highlights a direct athletic or competitive struggle.
Other German words for “competition”
Ich bereite mich auf den Wettkampf vor.
I'm getting ready for the competition.
Die Konkurrenz in dieser Branche ist groß.
Competition in this industry is fierce.