Konkureer

Konkureer is a verb that means to strive to gain an advantage by competing with others. It is used to describe acts by individuals, organizations, teams, or nations that aim to outperform rivals to win customers, resources, recognition, or position. The term is used in Afrikaans and in Dutch-language contexts, often in discussions about markets, sports, politics, or innovation.

In Afrikaans, konkureer is the standard infinitive, while in Dutch the corresponding modern spelling is concurreren. Konkureer appears mainly as a loan form or in Afrikaans-influenced texts. The concept is common across contexts such as business competition, athletic contests, and electoral or organizational leadership.

Etymology and related terms: Konkureer and its cognates derive from Latin concurrere, meaning “to run together” or “to strive together,” and are related to the English word concur and the Dutch verb concurreren. In Dutch, closely related synonyms include concurreren, wedijveren, and rivaliseren, which carry the sense of competing for superiority or a desired outcome.

Usage notes: The word generally carries a neutral to competitive tone, depending on context. In Dutch-language writing, the standard term is concurreren; in Afrikaans, konkureer is common and widely understood. The concept emphasizes the dynamic of competing entities seeking an advantageous result in a shared field or market.

See also: competition, rivalry, market competition, business strategy, sports competition.