English–German

“rival” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁiˈvaːlə/

Example

Sie trifft ihren Rivalen im Park.

She meets her rival in the park.

Illustration for Rivale (rival)

How to say “rival” in German

“Rival” in German is Rivale.

Two contenders stand on opposite sides of one goal, each trying to be the one who succeeds.

Full entry for Rivale: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Rivale

Im Turnier musste sie gegen einen Rivalen antreten.

In the tournament, she had to compete against a rival.

Tips for using Rivale

  • Rivale often suggests an established or personal rivalry, while Konkurrent is usually the more neutral word for a competitor.

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