Gewinnen
Example: Deutschland will das Fußballspiel morgen gewinnen.
Definition
"Gewinnen" means to achieve victory or success in a contest, competition, or conflict. It often refers to coming out ahead or being the winner, as in the example phrase where Germany aims to win the football match tomorrow.
Etymology
The word "gewinnen" comes from Old High German 'gewinnan,' which means to struggle or strive. Over time, it evolved to specifically mean securing a victory or winning something. Did you know? Its roots relate to the idea of effort and conflict leading to success.
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"Gewinnen" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 208 commonly used words.
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