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B2 noun 9 دقيقة للقراءة

concurrentie

تدرّب عليها أمثلة ملاحظات ونصائح concurrentie في 30 ثانية

الشرح concurrentie in your Level:

At the A1 level, you don't need to use the word 'concurrentie' yet, but it's good to recognize it. Think of it as 'playing together but trying to win.' At this level, we usually use simpler words like 'wedstrijd' (game) or 'beter zijn' (to be better). If you see 'concurrentie' in a simple text, just remember it means 'competition' like in a race or when two shops sell the same thing. You might see it on a sign in a store saying they have the best prices compared to the 'concurrentie' (the other stores). Just knowing it's about 'others trying to do the same thing' is enough for now. Don't worry about the grammar or the long spelling; just focus on the 'con-' start which looks like 'competition' in English.

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At the A2 level, you can start using 'concurrentie' in basic sentences about work or shopping. You might say, 'Er is veel concurrentie tussen deze winkels' (There is a lot of competition between these stores). You are learning that Dutch has 'de' and 'het' words; 'concurrentie' is a 'de' word. You can use it to explain why prices are low or why it's hard to find a job. It's a useful word when you talk about your hobbies too, like if many people want to win a prize. You should also know the word 'concurrent' (competitor), which is the person you are competing against. For example: 'Mijn concurrent is heel snel.' This helps you distinguish between the activity and the person.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the B1 level, you should be able to use 'concurrentie' in more complex discussions about the economy or your professional life. You can describe the intensity of competition using adjectives like 'sterk' (strong) or 'weinig' (little). You might say: 'Door de sterke concurrentie moeten we harder werken.' You are also learning to use it with prepositions like 'tussen' (between) and 'met' (with). For example: 'De concurrentie met andere landen is belangrijk.' You start to understand that 'concurrentie' is an abstract noun. You can also use it in the context of 'gezonde concurrentie' (healthy competition) to express your opinion on whether a situation is good or bad for society. This level is about moving from simple facts to expressing relationships and consequences.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the B2 level, you are expected to use 'concurrentie' fluently in a variety of contexts. You understand the nuance between 'concurrentie' and 'competitie' and can choose the right one for the situation. You use idiomatic expressions like 'moordende concurrentie' (cutthroat competition) and 'oneerlijke concurrentie' (unfair competition). You can discuss abstract concepts like 'de concurrentiepositie van Nederland' (the competitive position of the Netherlands). You are comfortable using the word in business meetings, academic essays, and formal debates. You also know related verbs like 'concurreren' (to compete) and adjectives like 'concurrerend' (competitive). You can explain how competition affects innovation and market prices using sophisticated sentence structures and correct word order.

At the C1 level, your use of 'concurrentie' is precise and nuanced. You can distinguish between 'concurrentie' and more formal terms like 'mededinging' or more poetic terms like 'wedijver'. You understand the legal implications of 'mededingingsrecht' and can participate in high-level discussions about antitrust laws or market monopolies. You can use the word to describe complex socio-biological phenomena or subtle psychological rivalries. Your vocabulary is rich enough to use synonyms to avoid repetition and to match the exact register of your audience. You can analyze how 'concurrentie' interacts with other economic forces like 'inflatie' or 'globalisering' in a professional or academic setting, using complex subordinating clauses and advanced Dutch grammar flawlessly.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the C2 level, you have a native-like grasp of 'concurrentie'. You can use it in all its metaphorical and literal senses. You might use it in a literary context to describe the 'wedijver' between two poets or in a highly technical economic thesis. You are aware of the historical development of the word and its Latin roots. You can play with the word in puns or use it in high-stakes negotiations where every nuance counts. You understand the cultural weight the word carries in Dutch society—balancing the drive for excellence with the cultural need for 'gezelligheid' and 'overleg'. You can effortlessly switch between 'de concurrentie' as an abstract force and as a collective noun for rivals, always choosing the most impactful phrasing for your rhetorical goals.

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تدرّب عليها أمثلة ملاحظات ونصائح

concurrentie في 30 ثانية

Concurrentie means competition or rivalry between parties.
It is a 'de-word' and is mostly used in business and sports.
Commonly used in phrases like 'moordende concurrentie' (fierce competition).
Essential for B2 Dutch to distinguish it from 'competitie' (organized league).

The Dutch word concurrentie is a fundamental noun in the Dutch language, particularly within the realms of business, economics, sports, and social dynamics. At its core, it refers to the act of competing or the state of being in a rivalry with others who are striving for the same goal, such as market share, a trophy, or personal recognition. Derived from the Latin concurrere, which literally means 'to run together,' it beautifully captures the image of multiple parties moving toward a single point of victory or success. Unlike some English synonyms that might imply a singular event, concurrentie often describes the ongoing environment or the collective force of rivals.

Economic Context: In the Dutch business world, you will hear this word constantly. It describes the pressure firms feel from others offering similar products. For instance, 'De concurrentie op de woningmarkt' refers to the fierce struggle among buyers to secure a house in a crowded market.

Door de moordende concurrentie moesten de prijzen wel omlaag.

The nuances of concurrentie are vast. It can be 'gezond' (healthy), driving innovation and better services, or it can be 'vals' (unfair), involving illegal practices or monopolies. When Dutch people talk about 'de concurrentie,' they are often referring to the competitors as a collective group. For example, a CEO might say, 'We moeten de concurrentie voorblijven' (We must stay ahead of the competition). This usage turns the abstract concept into a tangible entity that one must navigate. It is a B2-level word because it requires understanding these abstract applications across different registers, from formal economic reports to casual conversations about who is the best at a local hobby club.

Social and Personal: Beyond money, it applies to social status or even biological survival. In biology, 'concurrentie tussen soorten' (competition between species) is a standard term. In social settings, one might feel 'concurrentie' from a colleague for a promotion.

Furthermore, the word frequently appears in the phrase 'buiten mededinging' or 'geen concurrentie duchten,' which means being so good that you don't fear any rivals. In Dutch culture, which often values consensus (the Polder Model), the concept of concurrentie is sometimes viewed with a mix of respect for efficiency and a caution against 'Amerikaanse toestanden' (American-style aggressive competition) that might undermine social cohesion. Understanding this word helps you grasp the Dutch approach to work-life balance and market regulation.

Er is veel concurrentie tussen de verschillende supermarktketens in Nederland.

Grammatical Flexibility: The word can be modified by many adjectives to specify the type of rivalry: 'internationale concurrentie', 'oneerlijke concurrentie', or 'onderlinge concurrentie'. Each adds a layer of meaning to the struggle.

Using concurrentie correctly involves placing it in contexts where a struggle for superiority is evident. In Dutch, the word often functions as the subject or the direct object of a sentence. It is frequently paired with verbs like 'aangaan' (to enter into), 'uitschakelen' (to eliminate), or 'ervaren' (to experience). For example, 'Wij gaan de concurrentie aan met de grote bedrijven' (We are entering into competition with the large companies). This shows an active intent to compete.

Verb Pairings: Common verbs: 'ondervinden' (to suffer from/experience), 'beperken' (to limit), 'stimuleren' (to stimulate), and 'vervalsen' (to distort). 'De overheid probeert de concurrentie te stimuleren' (The government tries to stimulate competition).

Zonder concurrentie wordt een bedrijf vaak lui en minder innovatief.

When discussing intensity, the Dutch use powerful adjectives. 'Moordende concurrentie' (murderous/cutthroat competition) is a very common idiom used when profit margins are thin and many players are fighting for survival. Conversely, 'minimale concurrentie' suggests a niche market or a monopoly. You can also use it in the plural 'concurrenties', though this is much rarer and usually refers to specific types or instances of competitive events, whereas the singular 'concurrentie' covers the general phenomenon.

Prepositional Usage: Use 'tussen' (between) for the parties involved: 'De concurrentie tussen Ajax en Feyenoord'. Use 'van' (from) for the source: 'Wij hebben veel last van de concurrentie uit China'.

In academic or formal writing, you might encounter 'mededinging' as a synonym for concurrentie, specifically in legal contexts like 'Mededingingsrecht' (Competition Law). However, in everyday professional Dutch, concurrentie remains the standard. If you want to say someone is 'out of your league' or has no competition, you could say 'Hij staat buiten alle concurrentie'. This elevates the subject above the fray of normal rivalry.

De concurrentie op de arbeidsmarkt is momenteel erg groot voor starters.

Abstract vs. Concrete: Abstract: 'Concurrentie drijft de prijzen omlaag.' (Competition drives prices down.) Concrete: 'Onze grootste concurrentie komt van kleine startups.' (Our biggest competition comes from small startups.)

To truly master concurrentie, you need to know where it pops up in daily Dutch life. One of the most common places is the evening news, specifically the 'Economie' section. News anchors frequently discuss 'de wereldwijde concurrentie' when talking about how Dutch exports are performing against countries like Germany or China. If a large company like Philips or ASML releases a quarterly report, the term will inevitably be used to explain their market position.

In the Office: During a 'vergadering' (meeting), a manager might ask: 'Wat doet de concurrentie?' This isn't asking about the concept, but specifically about what 'the others' (the rivals) are doing. It's shorthand for 'competitors'.

'We moeten onze prijzen herzien vanwege de hevige concurrentie,' zei de directeur.

You will also hear it in sports commentary. While 'wedstrijd' (match) or 'competitie' (the league) are common, concurrentie is used to describe the level of rivalry. If a skater in the Thialf stadium is way faster than the rest, the commentator might say: 'Er is vandaag gewoon geen concurrentie voor haar' (There is simply no competition for her today). It emphasizes the gap in quality between the participants.

Education and Careers: Students hear this when applying for 'numerus fixus' studies (programs with limited spots). They are told about the 'zware concurrentie' for the few available seats in medicine or psychology programs.

In television programs like 'Dragons' Den' (the Dutch version) or 'Wie is de Mol?', the word appears when contestants discuss their strategies. It’s also a staple in political debates regarding the 'vestigingsklimaat' (business climate), where politicians argue about how to keep the Netherlands attractive despite the 'buitenlandse concurrentie'. Finally, you'll see it in advertisements—brands often claim they are 'de beste keuze, ondanks de zware concurrentie'.

In de tech-sector is de concurrentie om talent moordend.

One of the most frequent errors English speakers make is confusing concurrentie with 'competitie'. While both can translate to 'competition', they are not interchangeable in Dutch. 'Competitie' almost always refers to a structured, organized series of games or matches (like a football league or a chess tournament). Concurrentie refers to the abstract market force or the general state of rivalry. If you say 'De competitie tussen deze twee winkels is groot,' a Dutch person will understand you, but it sounds slightly 'off'—you should use concurrentie there.

Confusion with 'Concurrent': English speakers often say 'De concurrentie is een groot bedrijf.' While this is technically possible in Dutch (using 'concurrentie' as a collective noun), it is much more natural to say 'Onze concurrent is een groot bedrijf' when referring to a specific rival entity.

Fout: De competitie in de telecomsector is laag. (Correct: concurrentie)

Another mistake involves the preposition. Learners often use 'voor' when they should use 'van' or 'tussen'. For example, if you want to say 'competition for this job,' you don't say 'concurrentie voor deze baan,' but rather 'concurrentie om deze baan' or 'concurrentie voor deze positie' (though 'om' is more idiomatic for the object of desire). Also, remember that concurrentie is singular when referring to the concept. Saying 'Er zijn veel concurrenties' is usually incorrect; you should say 'Er is veel concurrentie'.

False Friend Alert: In some languages, 'concurrence' means agreement (French: concurrence can mean meeting). In Dutch, it never means agreement. It always means rivalry or competing forces.

Lastly, be careful with the plural 'concurrenten'. A common mistake is saying 'De concurrentie zijn sterk.' Because 'concurrentie' is a singular collective noun, the verb must be singular: 'De concurrentie is sterk.' If you want to use a plural verb, you must use the word for the competitors themselves: 'De concurrenten zijn sterk.' This distinction between the abstract force and the concrete people/companies is vital for B2-level proficiency.

Correct: De concurrentie op de markt neemt toe.

While concurrentie is the most versatile term, several alternatives exist depending on the nuance you wish to convey. Understanding these synonyms will make your Dutch sound more sophisticated and precise. The most formal alternative is mededinging. This word is almost exclusively used in legal and official economic contexts. You will see it in the 'Autoriteit Consument & Markt' (ACM) documents regarding 'mededingingsregels' (competition rules). It sounds very stiff in a casual conversation.

Wedijver: This is a more poetic or old-fashioned word for rivalry. It implies a noble or spirited attempt to outdo someone else, often in a friendly or artistic way. 'De gezonde wedijver tussen de twee broers' sounds much warmer than 'concurrentie'.

In plaats van concurrentie kunnen we ook spreken van een sportieve wedijver.

Another related word is rivaliteit. While concurrentie is often about the market or a goal, rivaliteit focuses more on the personal relationship between the competitors. It often carries a connotation of long-standing tension or history. For example, the 'rivaliteit' between two football clubs is about more than just the points; it's about identity and history. If you use 'concurrentie' there, it sounds too clinical and business-like.

Competitie: As mentioned before, use this for organized events. 'De eredivisie is een voetbalcompetitie.' Using 'concurrentie' here would be wrong because you are naming the structure, not the abstract force of competing.

In business, you might also hear 'marktwerking'. While not a direct synonym, it refers to the mechanism of competition within a market. If someone says 'We moeten meer marktwerking introduceren,' they essentially mean they want to allow for more concurrentie to drive down prices and increase efficiency. Finally, 'tegenspel' can be used in more abstract or theatrical contexts to describe the 'counter-play' or opposition one receives from others.

De rivaliteit tussen deze twee steden gaat eeuwen terug.

How Formal Is It?

حقيقة ممتعة

The original Latin meaning 'running together' is still visible in the English word 'concurrent' (happening at the same time), but in Dutch, it shifted almost entirely to the sense of rivalry.

دليل النطق

UK /kɔŋ.kyˈrɛn.(t)si/

US /kɑŋ.kjuˈrɛn.si/

The stress is on the third syllable: con-cur-REN-tie.

يتقافى مع

frequentie referentie differentie potentie existentie residentie urgentie absentie

أخطاء شائعة

Pronouncing 'tie' as 'shie' (like English 'competition'). In Dutch, it is 'tsie'.
Using the English 'u' sound (like in 'cup') instead of the Dutch 'u' (like in 'u').
Putting the stress on the first syllable.
Making the 'n' too soft; it should be a clear nasal sound in the first syllable.
Forgetting the 't' sound in the 'tsie' ending.

مستوى الصعوبة

القراءة 3/5

Easy to recognize due to English 'competition' and Latin roots.

الكتابة 4/5

Spelling the 'tsie' ending correctly can be tricky for beginners.

التحدث 4/5

The Dutch 'u' and the 'tsie' ending require practice.

الاستماع 3/5

Clear pronunciation usually makes it easy to spot in speech.

ماذا تتعلّم بعد ذلك

المتطلبات الأساسية

winkel beter wedstrijd tegen bedrijf

تعلّم لاحقاً

concurreren concurrent marktwerking monopolie mededinging

متقدم

kartelvorming liberalisering prijsvechter nichemarkt schaalvoordeel

قواعد يجب معرفتها

Nouns ending in -tie

Words like 'concurrentie', 'politie', and 'vakantie' always take 'de'.

Compound nouns

In 'concurrentiestrijd', the 's' is a linking sound (tussen-s).

Adjectives from verbs

'Concurrerend' is the present participle of 'concurreren' used as an adjective.

Preposition 'om'

Use 'om' when competing for a specific object: 'concurrentie om de hoofdprijs'.

Singular collective nouns

'De concurrentie' is singular, even if it refers to many companies.

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أمثلة حسب المستوى

Er is concurrentie.

There is competition.

Simple subject + verb.

De concurrentie is groot.

The competition is big.

Adjective 'groot' describes the noun.

Ik zie de concurrentie.

I see the competition.

Direct object with 'de'.

Geen concurrentie vandaag.

No competition today.

Negative 'geen' used with noun.

Is er veel concurrentie?

Is there much competition?

Question form with 'veel'.

De concurrentie helpt ons.

The competition helps us.

Concurrentie as a singular subject.

Wij stoppen de concurrentie.

We stop the competition.

Simple transitive sentence.

Kleine concurrentie is fijn.

Small competition is nice.

Adjective + noun combination.

Er is veel concurrentie in deze straat.

There is a lot of competition in this street.

Locative 'in deze straat' added.

De concurrentie tussen de winkels is goed.

The competition between the shops is good.

Preposition 'tussen' for two parties.

Wij hebben weinig concurrentie in de stad.

We have little competition in the city.

Verb 'hebben' with 'weinig'.

De concurrentie maakt de prijzen laag.

The competition makes the prices low.

Causal relationship expressed simply.

Ik hou niet van deze concurrentie.

I don't like this competition.

Use of 'deze' (demonstrative).

De nieuwe winkel is een sterke concurrentie.

The new shop is a strong competition.

Noun as a predicate nominative.

Zij voelen de concurrentie van internet.

They feel the competition from the internet.

Preposition 'van' for the source.

Hoe gaat de concurrentie met anderen?

How is the competition with others going?

Question about a process.

Gezonde concurrentie is belangrijk voor de economie.

Healthy competition is important for the economy.

Abstract concept in a general statement.

We moeten de concurrentie goed in de gaten houden.

We must keep a close eye on the competition.

Idiom 'in de gaten houden' (to watch).

Er is moordende concurrentie op de smartphonemarkt.

There is cutthroat competition in the smartphone market.

Strong adjective 'moordende'.

Zonder concurrentie zouden de prijzen veel hoger zijn.

Without competition, prices would be much higher.

Conditional sentence with 'zouden'.

De concurrentie dwingt ons om te innoveren.

The competition forces us to innovate.

Verb 'dwingen' (to force) + om...te.

Zij hebben de concurrentie eindelijk verslagen.

They have finally defeated the competition.

Present perfect tense.

Er is een felle concurrentie om de beste stageplekken.

There is a fierce competition for the best internships.

Preposition 'om' for the goal.

Onze grootste concurrentie komt uit het buitenland.

Our biggest competition comes from abroad.

Superlative 'grootste'.

De overheid moet eerlijke concurrentie garanderen.

The government must guarantee fair competition.

Modal verb 'moeten' + infinitive.

Door de toenemende concurrentie daalt de winstmarge.

Due to increasing competition, the profit margin is falling.

Present participle 'toenemende' as an adjective.

Hij heeft geen concurrentie te duchten in deze sector.

He has no competition to fear in this sector.

Idiom 'te duchten hebben' (to have to fear).

De concurrentie tussen de twee rivalen liep uit de hand.

The competition between the two rivals got out of hand.

Phrasal verb 'uit de hand lopen'.

We moeten onze concurrentiepositie op de wereldmarkt versterken.

We must strengthen our competitive position on the world market.

Compound word 'concurrentiepositie'.

Oneerlijke concurrentie wordt streng gestraft door de ACM.

Unfair competition is severely punished by the ACM.

Passive voice 'wordt gestraft'.

De concurrentie om schaarse middelen leidt vaak tot conflict.

The competition for scarce resources often leads to conflict.

Abstract philosophical statement.

Ondanks de zware concurrentie wist het bedrijf te overleven.

Despite the heavy competition, the company managed to survive.

Concessive 'ondanks' (despite).

De wetgeving is bedoeld om de vrije concurrentie te bevorderen.

The legislation is intended to promote free competition.

Formal 'is bedoeld om...te'.

Er ontstond een bittere concurrentie tussen de erfgenamen.

A bitter competition arose between the heirs.

Specific verb 'ontstaan' (to arise).

De concurrentie in de academische wereld is soms meedogenloos.

Competition in the academic world is sometimes ruthless.

Strong adjective 'meedogenloos'.

Deze maatregel belemmert de gezonde concurrentie binnen de EU.

This measure hampers healthy competition within the EU.

Advanced verb 'belemmeren' (to hamper).

De markt wordt gekenmerkt door een gebrek aan concurrentie.

The market is characterized by a lack of competition.

Passive 'wordt gekenmerkt door'.

Zij hebben de concurrentie buitenspel gezet door hun innovatie.

They have sidelined the competition through their innovation.

Idiom 'buitenspel zetten' (to sideline/put offside).

De felle concurrentie leidde tot een snelle technologische vooruitgang.

The fierce competition led to rapid technological progress.

Causal link in past tense.

Het bedrijf bezwijkt onder de druk van de internationale concurrentie.

The company is collapsing under the pressure of international competition.

Metaphorical verb 'bezwijken' (to succumb).

De concurrentie fungeert als een katalysator voor maatschappelijke verandering.

Competition acts as a catalyst for societal change.

High-level academic metaphor.

Een monopolie sluit per definitie elke vorm van concurrentie uit.

A monopoly by definition excludes any form of competition.

Logical definition phrasing.

De subtiele concurrentie tussen de hovelingen was voelbaar in de lucht.

The subtle competition between the courtiers was palpable in the air.

Atmospheric, literary description.

Men moet waken voor de uitholling van de concurrentie door kartelvorming.

One must guard against the erosion of competition through cartel formation.

Abstract noun 'uitholling' (erosion).

De concurrentie dwingt tot een voortdurende herijking van de bedrijfsstrategie.

Competition forces a continuous recalibration of the business strategy.

Formal 'herijking' (recalibration).

In de natuur is concurrentie een onverbiddelijke wet die overleving dicteert.

In nature, competition is an inexorable law that dictates survival.

Philosophical, absolute statement.

De vermeende concurrentie bleek bij nader inzien een vruchtbare samenwerking.

The alleged competition turned out on closer inspection to be a fruitful collaboration.

Complex contrastive structure.

Hij ontleent zijn bestaansrecht aan de voortdurende concurrentie met zijn eigen verleden.

He derives his raison d'être from the constant competition with his own past.

Deeply metaphorical and psychological.

تلازمات شائعة

moordende concurrentie

eerlijke concurrentie

oneerlijke concurrentie

gezonde concurrentie

internationale concurrentie

concurrentie aangaan

concurrentie uitschakelen

onderlinge concurrentie

concurrentie ondervinden

vrije concurrentie

العبارات الشائعة

De concurrentie voorblijven

— To stay ahead of the rivals. Used in business strategy.

Innovatie is nodig om de concurrentie voor te blijven.

Buiten alle concurrentie staan

— To be so good that no one can compete. Used for exceptional quality.

Haar talent staat buiten alle concurrentie.

De concurrentie de loef afsteken

— To outdo the competition, often in a clever way.

Met dit nieuwe product steken we de concurrentie de loef af.

Last hebben van concurrentie

— To suffer or be bothered by competition.

Kleine winkels hebben veel last van concurrentie van webshops.

Een moordende concurrentie

— A very intense and difficult competition.

Het is een moordende concurrentie om die ene baan.

Concurrentie duchten

— To fear the competition. Usually used in the negative.

Hij hoeft geen concurrentie te duchten.

Valse concurrentie

— Unfair competition, often involving illegal acts.

Zwartwerk zorgt voor valse concurrentie.

De concurrentie aangaan met

— To start competing with someone.

Wij gaan de concurrentie aan met de marktleider.

De concurrentie verslaan

— To beat the competition.

We hebben de concurrentie verslagen op prijs.

Onder druk van de concurrentie

— Being forced to act because of rivals.

Onder druk van de concurrentie werden de prijzen verlaagd.

يُخلط عادةً مع

concurrentie vs competitie

Use 'competitie' for a league/tournament; use 'concurrentie' for the abstract rivalry.

concurrentie vs concurrent

'Concurrent' is the person; 'concurrentie' is the activity or the collective group.

concurrentie vs mededinging

'Mededinging' is the legal/formal term for competition.

تعبيرات اصطلاحية

"De loef afsteken"

— To excel or get ahead of someone (originally a sailing term).

Hij stak zijn concurrenten de loef af.

neutral

"Iemand naar de kroon steken"

— To rival someone, to almost be as good as the leader.

De jonge schaker stak de wereldkampioen naar de kroon.

literary

"Buiten mededinging"

— Participating without being eligible for a prize.

Hij liep de marathon buiten mededinging mee.

formal

"Iemand het vuur na aan de schenen leggen"

— To make things very difficult for a competitor.

De oppositie legde de minister het vuur na aan de schenen.

informal

"De strijdbijl begraven"

— To stop competing or fighting.

Na jaren van concurrentie hebben ze de strijdbijl begraven.

informal

"Op scherp staan"

— To be very alert and ready to compete.

Het hele team staat op scherp voor de concurrentie.

neutral

"De markt veroveren"

— To win over the market from competitors.

Zij willen met hun app de hele markt veroveren.

business

"Een gat in de markt"

— A niche where there is no competition yet.

Hij vond een gat in de markt voor biologische hondenvoeding.

business

"Met gelijke wapens strijden"

— To compete under the same fair conditions.

We willen wel met gelijke wapens strijden.

neutral

"Het onderspit delven"

— To lose the competition.

Uiteindelijk dolf het kleine bedrijf het onderspit.

literary

سهل الخلط

concurrentie vs Competitie

Both translate to 'competition' in English.

Competitie is a series of games; Concurrentie is the market pressure or rivalry.

De voetbalcompetitie begint morgen, maar de concurrentie tussen de clubs is altijd aanwezig.

concurrentie vs Concurrent

One is a noun for a person/entity, the other for the concept.

Concurrent = a rival; Concurrentie = rivalry.

Onze grootste concurrent zorgt voor veel concurrentie.

concurrentie vs Wedstrijd

Both involve people trying to win.

Wedstrijd is a single match/race; Concurrentie is the general state.

Tijdens de wedstrijd was er veel concurrentie.

concurrentie vs Rivaliteit

They are very close synonyms.

Rivaliteit is more personal/emotional; Concurrentie is more economic/functional.

De rivaliteit tussen de broers leidde tot concurrentie in hun bedrijven.

concurrentie vs Mededinging

Both mean competition.

Mededinging is used in law/policy; Concurrentie is used everywhere else.

Het mededingingsrecht regelt de concurrentie.

أنماط الجُمل

Er is [adjective] concurrentie.

Er is veel concurrentie.

De concurrentie tussen [A] en [B] is [adjective].

De concurrentie tussen de winkels is groot.

Vanwege de concurrentie [verb] we [object].

Vanwege de concurrentie verlagen we de prijs.

We moeten de concurrentie [verb].

We moeten de concurrentie voorblijven.

[Subject] heeft geen concurrentie te duchten.

Dit product heeft geen concurrentie te duchten.

De markt wordt gekenmerkt door [adjective] concurrentie.

De markt wordt gekenmerkt door moordende concurrentie.

Het belemmeren van de [adjective] concurrentie.

Het belemmeren van de vrije concurrentie is verboden.

[Noun] fungeert als [metaphor] voor de concurrentie.

Innovatie fungeert als brandstof voor de concurrentie.

عائلة الكلمة

الأسماء

concurrent (competitor)

concurrente (female competitor)

concurrentiepositie (competitive position)

concurrentiebeding (non-compete clause)

الأفعال

concurreren (to compete)

الصفات

concurrerend (competitive)

concurrentieel (relating to competition)

مرتبط

competitie

wedijver

marktwerking

rivaliteit

mededinging

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كيفية الاستخدام

frequency

Highly frequent in news, business, and sports.

أخطاء شائعة

De competitie tussen deze bedrijven is groot. → De concurrentie tussen deze bedrijven is groot.
In business contexts, use 'concurrentie', not 'competitie'.
Ik heb veel concurrenties. → Ik heb veel concurrentie.
The word is usually used in the singular.
De concurrentie zijn erg sterk. → De concurrentie is erg sterk.
'Concurrentie' is a singular collective noun.
Er is concurrentie voor die prijs. → Er is concurrentie om die prijs.
The preposition 'om' is more idiomatic for the goal of competition.
Pronouncing 'tie' as 'shun'. → Pronounce it as 'tsie'.
Dutch '-tie' endings are always 'tsie'.

نصائح

Gender

Always use 'de' with 'concurrentie'. It follows the pattern of Latin-derived nouns in Dutch.

Idiom

Use 'moordende concurrentie' when you want to emphasize how tough a market is.

Ending

Don't say 'shun' like in English. Say 'tsie'. This is a hallmark of good Dutch pronunciation.

Collective

You can use 'de concurrentie' to mean 'all our competitors' as a group.

Compound

Learn 'concurrentiepositie'. It's a very common word in Dutch business reports.

Vs Competitie

Remember: Competitie = Tournament. Concurrentie = Rivalry/Market force.

Om vs Tussen

Use 'tussen' for the rivals and 'om' for what they want to win.

Mededinging

Only use 'mededinging' if you are writing a legal contract or an economic thesis.

Fairness

The Dutch value 'eerlijke concurrentie' highly. Mentioning this shows cultural awareness.

Visual

Imagine two Dutch clogs racing each other to remember the word.

احفظها

وسيلة تذكّر

Think of 'Con-Currents'. Imagine two currents in a river running together (con-current) and fighting to reach the sea first. That's 'concurrentie'.

ربط بصري

Visualize two professional runners (concurrenten) in a race (concurrentie) wearing shirts with a giant Euro sign on them.

Word Web

Markt Prijs Winst Rivaal Beter Strijd Klant Innovatie

تحدٍّ

Try to use the word 'concurrentie' three times today: once about a sport, once about a shop, and once about a job.

أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Latin 'concurrentia', from the verb 'concurrere'.

المعنى الأصلي: 'Running together' or 'meeting'.

Indo-European, Latinate root common in many European languages.

السياق الثقافي

None, but avoid 'moordende' in sensitive social contexts as it can sound overly aggressive.

In English, 'competition' is used for both the act and the event. In Dutch, you must separate 'concurrentie' (the act) from 'competitie' (the event).

The ACM (Autoriteit Consument & Markt) is the Dutch 'competition' watchdog. Dutch cycling culture often highlights the 'gezonde concurrentie' between riders. Historical 'concurrentie' between the VOC and other trading companies.

تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية

سياقات واقعية

Business Strategy

Marktaandeel winnen
De concurrentie analyseren
Strategisch voordeel
Kostenleiderschap

Sports

Een sterke rivaal
De tegenstander
Buiten categorie
De ranglijst

Job Market

Sollicitatieprocedure
Gekwalificeerde kandidaten
Zich onderscheiden
Arbeidsvoorwaarden

Economics

Vraag en aanbod
Prijsvorming
Inflatie
Globalisering

Personal Growth

Zelfverbetering
De lat hoger leggen
Inspiratiebron
Gezonde wedijver

بدايات محادثة

"Vind jij dat concurrentie op school goed is voor leerlingen?"

"Hoe gaat jouw bedrijf om met de concurrentie uit het buitenland?"

"Heb je wel eens last gehad van oneerlijke concurrentie?"

"Welk merk heeft volgens jou op dit moment geen enkele concurrentie?"

"Denk je dat sport leuker is met of zonder zware concurrentie?"

مواضيع للكتابة اليومية

Beschrijf een situatie waarin je gezonde concurrentie ervaarde. Wat deed het met je motivatie?

Is er te veel concurrentie in onze huidige maatschappij? Leg je mening uit.

Hoe zou de wereld eruitzien als er helemaal geen concurrentie tussen bedrijven was?

Schrijf over een keer dat je de concurrentie de loef afstak.

Wat zijn de nadelen van moordende concurrentie in de zorg of het onderwijs?

الأسئلة الشائعة

10 أسئلة

It is a 'de' word. You say 'de concurrentie'. This is true for almost all Dutch nouns ending in -ie.

No, you should use 'competitie' for a league or tournament. Use 'concurrentie' to describe the rivalry between the teams.

It literally means 'murderous competition'. It's a common idiom for extremely intense, cutthroat competition where it's hard to survive.

A 'concurrent' is a competitor (a person or company). 'Concurrentie' is the phenomenon of competition itself.

It is pronounced like 'tsie'. The 't' is sharp, followed by a 's' sound and a long 'ee' sound.

No, Dutch people often speak of 'gezonde concurrentie' (healthy competition), which is seen as good for innovation and prices.

It means 'unfair competition'. This happens when a company uses illegal methods or gets unfair advantages to beat others.

It is very rare. Usually, you use the singular 'concurrentie' as an uncountable noun or a collective noun.

It's a formal, legal synonym for 'concurrentie', used primarily in government documents and laws.

The verb is 'concurreren'. For example: 'Wij concurreren op prijs.'

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