gewinnen
win
Meaning of gewinnen
in einem Spiel oder Wettbewerb erfolgreich sein
be successful in a game or competition
Pronunciation
gewinnen with English translation
gewinnen usage examples
Wir wollen das Spiel gewinnen.
We want to win the game.
Sie hat den Wettbewerb gewonnen.
She won the competition.
gewinnen synonyms
What's the difference between gewinnen, siegen, triumphieren, obsiegen, erringen, erobern, Erfolg, and Wettbewerb
To defeat an opponent or win in a contest; very close to “gewinnen,” but often emphasizes the act of defeating someone.
To triumph, usually with a strong sense of victory after a difficult success; more formal and literary.
To prevail, especially in formal contexts like arguments, court cases, or conflicts; formal and literary.
To achieve or win something through effort; emphasizes the effort and hard work behind the result.
To conquer, capture, or win over; can be literal or figurative, but is stronger than simple “gewinnen.”
Advanced: broader words
This is a noun, meaning “success,” not the verb “to win.” It is related to winning as a result, but not a direct verb synonym.
This is a noun, meaning “competition” or “contest.” It names the event in which someone can win.
This is a noun, meaning “game.” It can be an event you win, but it does not mean “to win” itself.
This is a noun, meaning “competition” or “rivals.” It describes the situation or opponents, not the act of winning itself.
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Questions about this word
What does gewinnen mean?
be successful in a game or competition
How do you pronounce gewinnen?
gewinnen is pronounced [ɡəˈvɪnən].
How is gewinnen used in a sentence?
We want to win the game. Translation: Wir wollen das Spiel gewinnen.
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