German word

Konkurrent

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔŋkʊˈʁɛnt/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncompetitor

Example

Er hat viele Konkurrenten.

He has many competitors.

Illustration for Konkurrent (competitor)

More examples

Ein neuer Konkurrent bringt oft frischen Wind in den Markt.

A new competitor often brings a breath of fresh air to the market.

Core concept

Two people or firms reach for the same prize, customers, or market position, making each a rival to the other.

Common phrases

  • ein neuer Konkurrent

    a new competitor

  • potenzieller Konkurrent

    potential competitor

  • starker Konkurrent

    strong competitor

Similar words

Wettbewerber: A person or company competing for the same customers, jobs, or results.
Rivale: A person who competes fiercely with another due to strong personal rivalry.
Gegenspieler: An opponent faced in a game, match, or other direct contest.

Definition in German

Jemand oder ein Unternehmen, das in demselben Markt oder Wettkampf gegen eine andere Person oder Firma antritt.

Word origin

Konkurrent derives from Latin concurrens, the present participle of concurrere, meaning to run together or compete.

Usage tips

  • Konkurrent is a masculine weak noun, so the plural and accusative singular are both Konkurrenten.

Other meanings

  • rivalnoun

Opposites

  • Partnerpartnernoun
  • Verbündeterallynoun

Related words

  • Konkurrentinfemale competitornoun
  • konkurrenzfähigcompetitiveadjective

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