der Mitbewerber
Translation
competitor, rival
Examples
Unsere Firma hat viele Mitbewerber.
Our company has many competitors.
Er ist mein stärkster Mitbewerber um die Stelle.
He is my strongest competitor for the position.
Grammar Patterns
competitor ((for sth.)) He is a competitor for the first prize.
Similar Words
der Konkurrent (competitor), der Rivale (rival); Antonym: der Partner (partner)
Etymology
From 'mit-' (with, co-) + 'Bewerber' (applicant). A 'co-applicant', someone applying for the same thing as you.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who is 'mit' (with) you in a 'Bewerbung' (application process) – they are your competitor.