No. 1,016 in German
konkurrenz
Competition.
In a sentence
Die Konkurrenz zwischen den Unternehmen ist sehr stark.
The competition between the companies is very intense.
In this sentence, 'Konkurrenz' refers to the rivalry or competitive atmosphere present between businesses or entities.
Er hat Angst vor Konkurrenz in seinem Beruf.
He is afraid of competition in his profession.
Here, 'Konkurrenz' is used to signify the presence of competitors or challenges in one's professional field.
Die Konkurrenz motiviert ihn, sich zu verbessern.
The competition motivates him to improve.
In this example, 'Konkurrenz' implies the driving force or challenge posed by competitors that encourages personal growth.
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