rywalizuj

Rywalizuj is the imperative form of the Polish verb rywalizować, which means to compete or vie. The verb describes the act of engaging in rivalry, whether in sports, business, science, or politics. It is commonly used in contexts where individuals or groups strive to achieve a goal in opposition to others. The related noun rywalizacja denotes rivalry or competition, and the adjective rywalizacyjny describes something connected with competition.

Etymology and forms: rywalizować is built from rywal (rival), a word borrowed from other European languages with roots in the idea of rivalry, and the productive Polish suffix -izować that forms verbs meaning to engage in the action of the root. The form rywalizuj is the direct imperative addressed to a single person.

Usage: The standard construction is rywalizować z kimś (to compete with someone) and rywalizować o coś (to vie for something). The imperative rywalizuj is used to urge someone to participate in competition, for example in sports, business, or academic settings. In reporting or analysis, one may discuss rywalizacja między firmami na rynku (competition between companies on the market) or rywalizacja drużyn w turnieju (team rivalry in a tournament).

See also: rywalizacja, rywalizacyjny, konkurencja, zawody, rywalizować.