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competition
A word borrowed from English for Wettbewerb (competition) or Konkurrenz (competition/rivalry), especially in an economic or sporting context.
Die Competition auf dem Smartphone-Markt ist extrem hart.
The competition in the smartphone market is extremely tough.
'Competition' is a word from English and is pronounced similarly. In German, the word is feminine: die Competition.
Die Competition in dieser Branche ist sehr hoch.
The competition in this industry is very strong.
This word is especially common in business language to describe the competitive situation in a market.
Unsere Firma muss sich gegen eine starke internationale Competition durchsetzen.
Our company has to hold its own against strong international competition.
Typical adjectives used with 'Competition' are 'hart' (tough), 'stark' (strong), or 'international' (international).
Junge Athleten müssen sich einer harten Competition stellen.
Young athletes have to face tough competition.
competition / contest
'der Wettbewerb' and 'die Competition' can both refer to competition or rivalry. 'Wettbewerb' is the normal German word and fits almost all situations, for example for a prize, in sports, or in business. 'Competition' is borrowed from English and is used more in modern, sporting, or business contexts. It often sounds more international or like an official name. In simple everyday sentences, 'Wettbewerb' is usually more natural, but in certain industries or at events, 'Competition' can mean the same thing.
Mila trainiert jeden Abend für die Dance Competition in ihrer Schule.
Mila trains every evening for the dance competition at her school.
Der Wettbewerb für Start-ups findet nächste Woche in Berlin statt.
The contest for start-ups takes place next week in Berlin.