This is the 3586th most frequent Dutch word.
ploegmaat
Teammate.
Here, 'ploegmaat' refers to a teammate in a sports context, specifically someone part of the same team in a match.
Mijn ploegmaat hielp me tijdens de wedstrijd.
My teammate helped me during the match.
In this example, 'ploegmaat' is utilized to signify a person part of the same team participating in training activities.
We gingen als ploegmaten samen op trainingskamp.
We went together as teammates to the training camp.
This sentence illustrates 'ploegmaat' in a broader context, highlighting the significance of teamwork and mutual trust among team members.