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world elite
The group of the best and most successful people, companies, or nations in a particular field such as sports, science, or business.
Dieses Unternehmen gehört seit Jahren zur Weltspitze in der Automobilindustrie.
This company has belonged to the world elite in the automotive industry for years.
The word consists of 'Welt' (world) and 'Spitze' (top/peak). Here, 'Spitze' does not only literally mean 'peak', but is used figuratively for the highest position or the best group in a field.
Der Sportler hat hart trainiert, um die Weltspitze zu erreichen.
The athlete trained hard to reach the world elite.
The use of 'Weltspitze' (world elite) is strongly shaped by prepositions. You 'gehört zur Weltspitze' (belong to the world elite, membership), 'gelangt an die Weltspitze' (reach the world elite, upward movement), or 'ist an der Weltspitze' (are at the world elite/top, position).
Diese Forscherin gehört zur Weltspitze in der Klimaforschung.
This researcher belongs to the world elite in climate research.
'Weltspitze' (world elite) is often specified more closely with a preposition such as 'in' or with the genitive in order to name the field. Typical contexts are sports, science, or business.
Die Firma kämpft um einen Platz an der Weltspitze in der Softwareentwicklung.
The company is fighting for a place among the world elite in software development.
tip / top / lace
'die Spitze' and 'die Weltspitze' both mean a leading position or a group at the very top. 'die Spitze' is more general: it can refer to a company, a list, a competition, or an organization. 'die Weltspitze' is stronger and more specific, because it means the best in the whole world. The words can be confused if you only think of being 'at the very top'. If the comparison is worldwide, 'die Weltspitze' fits; if the field is smaller or not exactly global, people usually say 'die Spitze'.
Nach vielen Jahren Training gehört die Schwimmerin jetzt zur Weltspitze.
After many years of training, the swimmer is now among the world's elite.
Mit diesem Sieg rückt die Mannschaft an die Spitze der Liga.
With this win, the team moves to the top of the league.