der Champion
Translation
champion, winner, titleholder
Examples
Er ist der amtierende Champion.
He is the reigning champion.
Sie kämpft wie ein wahrer Champion.
She fights like a true champion.
Grammar Patterns
(as a noun) to be/become a champion He is the reigning champion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Meister (master, champion), Sieger (winner).
Etymology
A loanword from English 'champion', ultimately from Late Latin 'campio' (fighter).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate with English. Just remember the German article 'der'. Think of the Queen song 'We are the Champions'.