German Word · Intermediate
rivalisieren
to rival
Pronunciation: [ʁivaːliˈziːʁən]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to rival".
Example
Unter der glorreichen Regierung der Babenberger entwickelte sich Krems rasch zu einem Gemeinwesen, das jahrhundertelang mit Wien rivalisierte […]
Under the glorious government of the House of Babenberg, Krems quickly developed into a community that rivaled Vienna for centuries
Practice tips
- Practice rivalisieren out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.