No. 12,670 in German
wettbewerben
"To compete."
In a sentence
Die Schüler nehmen begeistert an dem Wettbewerb teil.
The students eagerly participate in the competition.
The word 'Wettbewerb' here is used as a noun that translates to 'competition', referring to an organized event where participants strive to win.
Wir müssen wettbewerben, um die besten Chancen zu erhalten.
We need to compete to obtain the best opportunities.
The word 'wettbewerben' is used as a verb, meaning 'to compete', indicating the act of striving against others.
Sein wettbewerbendes Verhalten hilft ihm, in der Arbeit erfolgreich zu sein.
His competitive behavior helps him to succeed at work.
The derived adjective 'wettbewerbend' is used here to describe a competitive nature or behavior characteristic of striving for success.
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