VERB
wetteifern/ˈvɛtˌʔaɪ̯fɐn/to compete; to vie; to rival
wetteifern is a German verb that means to compete, to vie, or to rival. It is pronounced /ˈvɛtˌʔaɪ̯fɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wetteiferte" and the past participle is "gewetteifert".
Definitions
1.to strive to be better than others or to achieve something first, often with enthusiasm or rivalry(competition)
a.to compete or vie with someone in a positive spirit
Die beiden Teams wetteifern um den ersten Platz.—The two teams are competing for first place.
b.to try to outdo each other in something
Die Kinder wetteiferten darin, wer das schönste Bild malen konnte.—The children competed to see who could draw the most beautiful picture.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | wetteifern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | wetteifere |
| Present (du) | wetteiferst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wetteifert |
| Preterite (ich) | wetteiferte |
| Participle II | gewetteifert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wetteiferte |
| Imperative (singular) | wetteifere |
| Imperative (plural) | wetteifert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wetteifern" mean in English?
- "wetteifern" means to compete, to vie, or to rival. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "wetteifern"?
- "wetteifern" is pronounced /ˈvɛtˌʔaɪ̯fɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "wetteifern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "wetteifern" is "gewetteifert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "wetteifern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "wetteifern" becomes "wetteiferte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "wetteifern"?
- "wetteifern" is a verb in German.
