This is the 6880th most frequent Dutch word.
aartsrivaal
"Archrival" or "main rival."
In this sentence, 'aartsrivaal' is used to denote the primary competitor or rival of a team, emphasizing the ongoing rivalry.
Onze voetbalploeg speelt morgen tegen onze aartsrivaal.
Our soccer team plays against our archrival tomorrow.
Here, 'aartsrivaal' is employed to describe a major competitor within a professional or business context, accentuating the competitive relationship.
Al jaren zijn zij de aartsrivaal van ons bedrijf in de markt.
For years, they have been the archrival of our company in the market.
In this instance, 'aartsrivalen' refers to two individuals who have a long-standing rivalry, highlighting the personal rivalry aspect.