der Rivale, -n
rival
Eine Person, die das gleiche Ziel wie eine andere hat und mit ihr um Erfolg oder Aufmerksamkeit kämpft.
Definition & meaning
A Rivale is a person who competes with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field. It refers to someone who is pursuing the same goal as someone else, where only one can succeed, or a competitor in areas such as sports, love, or business.
In a broader sense, it can also describe a person who challenges another's position or status.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar: The word is a masculine noun (der). In the genitive singular, it becomes des Rivalen, and in all plural forms, it is die Rivalen.
Word origin: The word is derived from the Latin word rivalis, which originally meant "one who uses the same brook" (rivus = brook). In ancient Rome, this often led to disputes between neighbors over water rights, eventually evolving into the general sense of a competitor or adversary.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Der Rivale wartet bereits auf das nächste Spiel.noun
The rival is already waiting for the next game.
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