davon|tragen
Translation
to carry away, to sustain (injuries, damage), to win (a victory)
Examples
Der Wind hat die Blätter davongetragen.
The wind carried the leaves away.
Sie hat schwere Verletzungen davongetragen.
She sustained severe injuries.
Unsere Mannschaft hat den Sieg davongetragen.
Our team won the victory.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to carry sth. away; to sustain sth.; to win sth. Unsere Mannschaft hat den Sieg davongetragen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wegtragen, erleiden, gewinnen; Antonyms: herbringen, verlieren
Etymology
Composed of 'davon' (from it, away) and 'tragen' (to carry). Literally means 'to carry away from there'.
Memory Tips
Picture carrying something away from a place: carrying away injuries from an accident, or carrying away a victory from a competition.