This is the 12676th most frequent German word.
wettkämpfen
To compete in a contest or tournament.
The verb 'wettkämpfen' is used to describe competitive activities in a sports or contest setting, emphasizing the action of competing.
Die Athleten wettkämpfen für den Titel.
The athletes compete for the title.
Here, 'wettkämpfen' is applied in the context of learning and emphasizing fair competition, demonstrating usage beyond professional sports.
Kinder lernen früh, fair zu wettkämpfen.
Children learn early to compete fairly.
This sentence showcases 'wettkämpfen' used metaphorically, representing intellectual or non-physical competition.