No. 6,044 in German
competitive
The German word for "competitive" is "wettbewerbsfähig," meaning "able to compete effectively or successfully with others."
In a sentence
Die Firma ist in einem sehr wettbewerbsfähigen Markt tätig.
The company operates in a very competitive market.
Here, 'wettbewerbsfähig' (competitive) describes the nature of the market, indicating high levels of competition between firms.
Er hat eine wettbewerbsfähige Bewerbung eingereicht.
He submitted a competitive application.
In this context, 'wettbewerbsfähig' characterizes the application as strong compared to others, suggesting it stands a good chance of success.
Der Schüler hat einen wettbewerbsfähigen Geist entwickelt.
The student has developed a competitive spirit.
Here, 'wettbewerbsfähig' pertains to the student's mentality, referring to a proactive and rivalry-driven approach.
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