die Champions
Translation
champions, winners, titleholders
Examples
Die Champions feierten ihren Sieg.
The champions celebrated their victory.
Sie sind die Champions der Liga.
They are the champions of the league.
Grammar Patterns
to be the champions Sie sind die Champions.
Similar Words
die Sieger (the winners), die Meister (the masters/champions)
Etymology
From French 'champion', ultimately from Latin 'campus' meaning 'field (of battle)'. It's a direct cognate.
Memory Tips
Think of the famous Queen song 'We are the Champions'. The word is almost identical in German and English.