konkurrieren
Translation
to compete, to rival
Examples
Die beiden Firmen konkurrieren miteinander.
The two companies compete with each other.
Sie konkurrieren um einen wichtigen Auftrag.
They are competing for an important contract.
Er konkurriert mit den besten Athleten.
He competes with the best athletes.
Grammar Patterns
konkurrieren ((mit sb.)) to compete with sb. Die Firma konkurriert mit internationalen Unternehmen.
konkurrieren ((um sth.)) to compete for sth. Sie konkurrieren um den ersten Platz.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wetteifern, rivalisieren
Etymology
From the Latin 'concurrere', meaning 'to run together' (con- 'together' + currere 'to run').
Memory Tips
Imagine 'concurrent' events happening at the same time, or runners 'running together' in a competition.