This is the 398th most frequent Dutch word.
strijd
"Strijd" means "struggle," "fight," or "conflict" in English.
Here, 'strijd' is used metaphorically to represent a competition.
De strijd om de eerste plek was hevig.
The battle for the first place was intense.
In this case, 'strijd' directly refers to a physical or military conflict.
Tijdens de oorlog voerden ze een harde strijd.
During the war, they fought a fierce battle.
Here, 'strijd' is used to describe an emotional or psychological struggle.