der Konkurrent, -en
competitor
Eine andere Person oder Firma, die das Gleiche will oder anbietet und dabei mit jemandem um Erfolg, Kunden oder Vorteile kämpft.
The German word "Konkurrent" is a noun that means "competitor" or "rival." It is derived from the Latin "concurrens," which means "running together," emphasizing the competitive nature of the relationship.
Similar words in German include "Wettbewerber" (competitor), "Rivale" (rival), and "Gegner" (opponent).
The difference between "Konkurrent" and these similar words is primarily in emphasis and context:
- "Konkurrent" is often used in business or market contexts to denote someone competing for the same market share or customers.
- "Wettbewerber" also means competitor but can imply participation in a competition or contest.
- "Rivale" often refers to competitors in a more personal or contentious context.
- "Gegner" conveys a sense of opposition and can be used in non-business contexts as well.
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Examples
Er ist mein härtester Konkurrent.noun
He is my toughest competitor.
Der Konkurrent hat einen guten Ruf.noun
The competitor has a good reputation.
Der Konkurrent läuft sehr schnell.noun
The competitor runs very fast.
Ein starker Konkurrent hat das Rennen gewonnen.noun
A strong competitor won the race.
Wir haben unsere Konkurrenten gestern ausführlich analysiert.noun
We analyzed our competitors in detail yesterday.
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