VERB
konkurrieren/kɔŋkʊˈʁiːʁən/to compete; to be in competition
konkurrieren is a German verb that means to compete or to be in competition. It is pronounced /kɔŋkʊˈʁiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "konkurrierte" and the past participle is "konkurriert".
Definitions
1.to compete with others for something; be in competition(business, sports, general)
a.to strive for the same goal as others
Mehrere Firmen konkurrieren um den Auftrag.—Several companies are competing for the contract.
b.to be in rivalry with someone
Die beiden Teams konkurrieren seit Jahren miteinander.—The two teams have been competing with each other for years.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | konkurrieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | konkurriere |
| Present (du) | konkurrierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | konkurriert |
| Preterite (ich) | konkurrierte |
| Participle II | konkurriert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | konkurrierte |
| Imperative (singular) | konkurriere |
| Imperative (plural) | konkurriert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "konkurrieren" mean in English?
- "konkurrieren" means to compete or to be in competition. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "konkurrieren"?
- "konkurrieren" is pronounced /kɔŋkʊˈʁiːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "konkurrieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "konkurrieren" is "konkurriert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "konkurrieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "konkurrieren" becomes "konkurrierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "konkurrieren"?
- "konkurrieren" is a verb in German.
