No. 12,676 in German
wettkämpfen
To compete in a contest or tournament.
In a sentence
Die Athleten wettkämpfen für den Titel.
The athletes compete for the title.
The verb 'wettkämpfen' is used to describe competitive activities in a sports or contest setting, emphasizing the action of competing.
Kinder lernen früh, fair zu wettkämpfen.
Children learn early to compete fairly.
Here, 'wettkämpfen' is applied in the context of learning and emphasizing fair competition, demonstrating usage beyond professional sports.
Er hat versucht, auf philosophischer Ebene zu wettkämpfen.
He tried to compete on a philosophical level.
This sentence showcases 'wettkämpfen' used metaphorically, representing intellectual or non-physical competition.
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