This is the 1900th most frequent German word.
wettkämpfe
Competitions or contests.
Here, 'Wettkämpfe' is used as the plural form of 'Wettkampf', meaning 'competitions', referring to organized contests in sports or other disciplines.
Die Wettkämpfe fanden in einer großen Turnhalle statt.
The competitions took place in a large gymnasium.
In this sentence, 'Wettkämpfe' implies organized events with a competitive nature, emphasizing rivalry between groups.
In der Schule wurden die Wettkämpfe zwischen Klassen veranstaltet.
At school, the competitions were held between classes.
'Wettkämpfe' in this context is used to describe future sport events or contests for which a participant is preparing.