Wettbewerb /vˈɛtbeːvɜp/ · noun · CEFR B1. German translation of "competition".

See also: Vocabulary entry (German)

Source term
competition
Translation
Wettbewerb
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "der".

Dictionary form Wettbewerb
Article der
Gender/article class masculine
Plural varies by noun
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + der Wettbewerb
Examples
Das ist der Wettbewerb.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Der Wettbewerb beginnt um 10 Uhr.

English: The competition starts at 10 AM.

B1 · careersAndEducation

Sie gewann den Kunstwettbewerb.

English: She won the art competition.

B1 · careersAndEducation

Für den Job gibt es viel Konkurrenz.

English: There is a lot of competition for the job.

B1 · careersAndEducation

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