This is the 3419th most frequent Dutch word.
medaille
A medal.
Here, 'medaille' refers to a tangible golden medal awarded for winning.
Ze won een gouden medaille in de race.
She won a gold medal in the race.
In this context, 'medaille' symbolizes the achievement or honor for winning.
Het behalen van een medaille vervulde hem met trots.
Winning a medal filled him with pride.
Here, 'medaille' is given as a token of participation and not necessarily for winning.