die Vorjahressiegerin
Translation
last year's female winner, defending female champion
Examples
Die Vorjahressiegerin tritt erneut an.
Last year's female winner is competing again.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) is... The previous year's winner is the favourite.
Similar Words
Titelverteidigerin (female title defender)
Etymology
Composed of Vor- (previous) + Jahres (of the year) + Siegerin (female winner).
Memory Tips
Break it down: The 'Siegerin' (female winner) from the 'Vorjahr' (previous year). The '-in' suffix is key for the female gender.