võistleva

Võistleva is an Estonian word that translates to "competing" or "rivalrous" in English. It is a form of the verb "võistlema," meaning to compete, contend, or vie. The word can be used in various contexts to describe situations involving competition, whether in sports, business, or other areas of life where individuals or groups strive against each other to achieve a goal or gain an advantage.

When something is described as võistleva, it implies an active engagement in a contest. This can refer to a specific event, like a võistleva sportlane (competing athlete), or a more general state, such as võistleva turu (competing market), where businesses vie for customers. The concept emphasizes the dynamic nature of opposition and the effort involved in striving for success against others. It is a common term in Estonian to denote the act or state of being in a competition.