This is the 5283rd most frequent Polish word.
rywalek
"Rywalek" is the diminutive form of the Polish word "rywal," meaning a rival or competitor.
The word 'rywalek' is used here to describe competition between individuals in a specific context, indicating rivalry.
Karolina jest moją rywalką w konkursie fotograficznym.
Karolina is my rival in the photography contest.
In this context, 'rywali' refers to adversaries faced in a competitive scenario, used in plural form.
W grze strategicznej pokonaliśmy naszych rywali.
In the strategy game, we defeated our rivals.
Here, 'rywalek' illustrates an individual's competitive efforts in a specialized domain or area.