No. 14,152 in German
gewetteifert
"Gewetteifert" means "competed" or "vied."
In a sentence
Die beiden Athleten haben den ganzen Tag miteinander gewetteifert.
The two athletes have competed with each other all day.
In this sentence, 'gewetteifert' is used to describe a direct competition between two parties, emphasizing the dynamic and active nature of their rivalry.
Im Schachturnier haben die Teilnehmer fair und respektvoll gewetteifert.
In the chess tournament, the participants competed fairly and respectfully.
Here, 'gewetteifert' refers to the structured and sportsmanlike competition among the participants in a formal event.
Die Kinder haben spielerisch im Garten gewetteifert, um herauszufinden, wer am höchsten springen kann.
The children playfully competed in the garden to determine who can jump the highest.
This use of 'gewetteifert' indicates an informal and enthusiastic contest, highlighting the fun aspect of the activity.
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