German Conversation · Level 88
58 words
German word
Konkurrenz
Pronunciation
IPA/ˌkɔnkʊˈʁɛnt͡s/
Meaning
- feminine nouncompetition
Example
Die Konkurrenz in dieser Branche ist groß.
Competition in this industry is fierce.
More examples
Kleine Firmen leiden oft unter starker Konkurrenz.
Small firms often suffer from intense competition.
Core concept
Multiple contenders occupy the same field, each trying to win the advantage that the others also seek.
Common phrases
lokale Konkurrenz
local rivals
die Konkurrenz beobachten
monitor the competition
unter der Konkurrenz leiden
suffer under the competition
Similar words
Wettbewerb: Active competition to determine who wins or performs better.
Konkurrent: An individual or company competing for the same customers in a market or field.
Mitbewerber: A rival applying for the same job or contract.
Rivalität: Ongoing, emotionally charged competition marked by mutual hostility.
Definition in German
Wettbewerb um Kunden, Marktanteile oder Vorteile zwischen Firmen oder Personen.
Word origin
The German noun comes through French concurrence from Latin concurrere, whose parts describe running together before the meaning shifted toward rivalry.
Usage tips
- In business contexts, die Konkurrenz may refer collectively to rival firms, whereas der Konkurrent names one rival person or company.
Other meanings
- rivalnoun
- competitornoun
Opposites
- Kooperationcollaborationnoun
Related words
- Konkurrenzkampfcompetitive strugglenoun
- Konkurrentrivalnoun