This is the 833rd most frequent Polish word.
rywala
The Polish word "rywala" means "rival" (male) in English.
In this context, 'rywalka' is used to denote a female rival in a competitive setting, specifically in a race.
Anna starała się pokonać swoją rywalkę w biegu.
Anna tried to defeat her rival in the race.
In this sentence, 'rywalka' refers to a female individual who is seen as competing for academic achievements.
Marta zauważyła, że jej rywalka zdobyła lepszy wynik na teście.
Marta noticed that her rival achieved a better score on the test.
Here, 'rywalka' is the female person perceived as a competitor by another, indicating a sense of rivalry in an academic environment.