konkurrenzfähigen

Konkurrenzfähig is a German adjective meaning capable of competing effectively in a market or field. It describes entities such as companies, products, or strategies that can hold their own against rivals, typically through competitive prices, quality, innovation, reliability, or overall value. The term is widely used in economics, business planning, and policy discussions about national or regional competitiveness. The related noun is Konkurrenzfähigkeit or, more commonly, Wettbewerbsfähigkeit.

Etymology and related terms: konkurrenzfähig is formed from Konkurrenz (competition) and the suffix -fähig (able). A closely related term is wettbewerbsfähig, which is often used interchangeably in everyday language, though some stylistic or sector-specific preferences may apply.

Inflection and usage: konkurenzfähig shares the typical German adjective inflection patterns. With a definite article or in a fixed phrase, it follows weak endings, for example: der konkurrenzfähige Preis, die konkurrenzfähigen Preise, mit den konkurrenzfähigen Preisen. Without a definite article or in a broader description (strong endings), examples include: konkurrenzfähige Preise, konkurrenzfähige Produkte, ein konkurrenzfähiges Angebot. The form konkurrenzfähigen appears in various cases and genders, such as den konkurrenzfähigen Markt (accusative masculine singular) or mit konkurrenzfähigen Produkten (dative plural).

Usage notes: The concept is often subjective and context-dependent, relying on comparisons with competitors and market conditions. In practice, statements like “konkurrenzfähige Preise” or “konkurrenzfähige Produkte” are common in market analyses, business plans, and public policy discussions about fostering economic vitality.