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Wetteifer
rivalry
The German word "Wetteifer" is a noun meaning "rivalry" or "competition".
It is made up of two words:
- Wette: "bet" or "wager"
- Eifer: "zeal" or "ardor"
Together, it conveys the idea of enthusiastic striving against others.
Similar words:
- Wettstreit (competition, contest)
- Rivalität (rivalry)
- Wettkampf (competition, contest)
Difference:
- Wetteifer emphasizes the zealous eagerness or passionate drive to excel.
- Wettstreit and Wettkampf focus more on the structured nature of a contest or competition.
- Rivalität can have a more neutral or sometimes even negative tone referring to ongoing rivalry.
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Examples
Im Spiel gab es viel Wetteifer zwischen den Kindern.word
In the game there was a lot of rivalry between the children.
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