German word

Mitbewerber

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɪtbəˌvɛɐ̯bɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncompetitor

Example

Die Mitbewerber senken ihre Preise.

The competitors are lowering their prices.

Illustration for Mitbewerber (competitor)

More examples

Unser Angebot hebt sich deutlich von den Mitbewerbern ab.

Our offer clearly stands out from the competitors.

Core concept

A common target lies between people or firms that try to win it before the others do.

Common phrases

  • mit Mitbewerber konkurrieren

    compete with competitors

  • gegen Mitbewerber antreten

    compete against competitors

Similar words

Konkurrent: A direct competitor seeking the same customers or objective in business or work.
Wettbewerber: A firm or organization competing for customers and market share with similar offerings.
Anbieter: A provider that places goods or services on the market for customers.
Marktbegleiter: A business or product present in the same market with similar offerings.

Definition in German

Eine Person oder ein Unternehmen, das mit anderen um dieselben Aufträge, denselben Markt oder dieselben Kunden konkurriert.

Word origin

Mitbewerber is formed from mit and Bewerber, which derives from bewerben, meaning to apply for or solicit something; the compound denotes someone pursuing the same opportunity.

Usage tips

  • The plural has the same form as the singular, but its article changes: der Mitbewerber is singular and die Mitbewerber is plural.

Opposites

  • Verbündeterallynoun

Related words

  • Mitbewerberinfemale competitornoun
  • Mitbewerberanalysecompetitor analysisnoun

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