rivalisierend
Translation
rivalling, competing, vying
Examples
Zwei rivalisierende Gruppen kämpften um die Macht.
Two rival groups fought for power.
Die beiden Firmen haben rivalisierende Interessen.
The two companies have competing interests.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) rivalling, competing Two rivaling teams played against each other.
Similar Words
Synonyms: konkurrierend (competing), wetteifernd (vying); Antonyms: kooperierend (cooperating), verbündet (allied)
Etymology
From the verb 'rivalisieren' (to rival), which comes from Latin 'rivalis' (one who uses the same stream as another). The '-d' ending marks it as a present participle used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'rival'. The structure is similar to English participles like 'competing' or 'challenging'.