NOUN

dieWettbewerbsfähigkeit/ˈvɛtbəvɛʁpsˌfɛːɪçkaɪ̯t/competitiveness; ability to compete

Wettbewerbsfähigkeit is a German noun that means competitiveness or ability to compete. It is pronounced /ˈvɛtbəvɛʁpsˌfɛːɪçkaɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die".

Definitions

1.the quality or state of being able to compete successfully with others(economics, business)

a.capability of a company, country, or person to meet market competition

Die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit deutscher Unternehmen ist für den Export entscheidend.—The competitiveness of German companies is crucial for exports.

b.general ability to hold one's own against rivals in any field

Innovationen stärken die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit eines Landes.—Innovations strengthen a country’s competitiveness.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Wettbewerbsfähigkeit—
Genitiveder Wettbewerbsfähigkeit—
Dativeder Wettbewerbsfähigkeit—
Accusativedie Wettbewerbsfähigkeit—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Wettbewerbsfähigkeit" mean in English?
"Wettbewerbsfähigkeit" means competitiveness or ability to compete. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Wettbewerbsfähigkeit"?
"Wettbewerbsfähigkeit" is pronounced /ˈvɛtbəvɛʁpsˌfɛːɪçkaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Wettbewerbsfähigkeit" der, die, or das?
"Wettbewerbsfähigkeit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What part of speech is "Wettbewerbsfähigkeit"?
"Wettbewerbsfähigkeit" is a noun in German.

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