rivalisierend
Translation
rivaling, competing, vying
Examples
Zwei rivalisierende Gruppen kämpften um die Macht.
Two rivaling groups fought for power.
Die beiden Firmen haben rivalisierende Interessen.
The two companies have competing interests.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) rivaling, 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), derived from Latin 'rivalis' (one using the same stream). The '-d' ending indicates a present participle functioning as an adjective.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of 'rival'. Imagine two rival teams competing, which is a 'rivalisierend' situation.