competition / rivalry
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competition / rivalry
The competition or conflict between people, companies, or groups that want to achieve the same goal, for example market share or a certain position.
Der Konkurrenzkampf in der Mobilfunkbranche ist extrem hart.
The competition in the mobile phone industry is extremely tough.
The word is a direct compound of 'die Konkurrenz' (the competition) and 'der Kampf' (the fight/struggle). So it literally describes a struggle that takes place in competition.
Zwischen den beiden Supermärkten herrscht ein harter Konkurrenzkampf.
There is tough competition between the two supermarkets.
To specify the context, the prepositions 'zwischen' (between, for the competitors) and 'um' (for, for the goal of the competition) are often used.
Der Konkurrenzkampf zwischen den Sportlern war sehr intensiv.
The competition between the athletes was very intense.
The intensity of the competition is often described with adjectives such as 'hart' (tough), 'scharf' (fierce), 'stark' (strong), or 'erbarmungslos' (merciless).
Auf dem Wohnungsmarkt in der Stadt herrscht ein scharfer Konkurrenzkampf.
There is fierce competition on the housing market in the city.
collaboration
'Zusammenarbeit' and 'Konkurrenzkampf' are clear opposites. With 'Zusammenarbeit', several people or groups pursue a common goal and work together. With 'Konkurrenzkampf', several sides want to reach the same goal, but each side fights for itself against the others. 'Zusammenarbeit' fits when help, exchange, and joint planning are important. 'Konkurrenzkampf' fits when competition, pressure, or a fight for a position is at the center.
Im Sport ist der Konkurrenzkampf oft stark, weil alle gewinnen wollen.
In sports, competition is often intense because everyone wants to win.
Zur Vorbereitung auf die Reise war die Zusammenarbeit im Team besonders wichtig.
Team collaboration was especially important in preparing for the trip.