This is the 4200th most frequent Dutch word.
battle
The Dutch word "battle" means "fight" or "struggle" in English, often in a competitive context.
The word 'battle' here stands for a fight or conflict, commonly used in a literary or epic context.
De ridder verloor de battle tegen de draak.
The knight lost the battle against the dragon.
In this sentence, 'battle' is used to describe a competition or showdown, often in a non-combative artistic or performative realm.
Tijdens het festival was er een spannende dance battle.
During the festival, there was an exciting dance battle.
Here, 'battle' is employed metaphorically to indicate a personal and internal struggle or challenge.