This is the 6044th most frequent German word.
competitive
The German word for "competitive" is "wettbewerbsfähig," meaning "able to compete effectively or successfully with others."
Here, 'wettbewerbsfähig' (competitive) describes the nature of the market, indicating high levels of competition between firms.
Die Firma ist in einem sehr wettbewerbsfähigen Markt tätig.
The company operates in a very competitive market.
In this context, 'wettbewerbsfähig' characterizes the application as strong compared to others, suggesting it stands a good chance of success.
Er hat eine wettbewerbsfähige Bewerbung eingereicht.
He submitted a competitive application.
Here, 'wettbewerbsfähig' pertains to the student's mentality, referring to a proactive and rivalry-driven approach.