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rivalry
A relationship shaped by competition between people, groups, or organizations that are pursuing the same goal or fighting for dominance.
Die Rivalität zwischen den beiden Fußballvereinen ist legendär.
The rivalry between the two football clubs is legendary.
'Rivalität' (rivalry) belongs to the word family of 'der Rivale' (the rival, the person who competes). The ending '-ität' is typical of abstract nouns, often derived from Latin.
Die beiden Kollegen waren schon immer Rivalen.
The two colleagues had always been rivals.
The preposition 'zwischen' (+ dative) names the competing parties. The preposition 'um' (+ accusative) describes what is being fought over.
Es herrscht eine starke Rivalität zwischen den beiden Firmen.
There is a strong rivalry between the two companies.
'Rivalität' (rivalry) is often described with adjectives such as 'groß' (great), 'stark' (strong), 'historisch' (historic), or 'ewig' (eternal). A typical verb in this context is 'herrschen' (to prevail/exist).
Zwischen den beiden Städten herrscht eine historische Rivalität.
There is a historic rivalry between the two cities.
competition / competitors
Konkurrenz is the general situation in which several parties are pursuing the same goal. Rivalität usually refers to a more intensified, often personal or long-standing relationship between them. Konkurrenz fits ordinary competition, while Rivalität is more appropriate when there is intense antagonism.
Zwischen den beiden Familienbetrieben herrscht seit Jahrzehnten eine erbitterte Rivalität.
The two family-owned businesses have been locked in bitter rivalry for decades.
Zwischen den beiden Bäckereien besteht Konkurrenz um dieselben Kunden.
The two bakeries are competing for the same customers.
