gewinnen
Translation
to win, to gain, to obtain, to extract
Examples
Er gewinnt das Rennen.
He wins the race.
Die Firma gewinnt an Einfluss.
The company is gaining influence.
Ihr gewinnt, wenn ihr zusammenarbeitet.
You (pl.) win if you work together.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to win sth. He wins the game.
((an+3)) to gain in sth. She is gaining in beauty.
((et4)) ((aus+3)) to obtain/extract sth. from sth. One extracts salt from the sea.
Similar Words
Synonyms: siegen (to be victorious); Antonyms: verlieren (to lose)
Etymology
From Old High German 'giwinnan', meaning 'to strive for, obtain by fighting'. Cognate with the English word 'win'.
Memory Tips
The sound is very similar to the English 'win'. 'Gewinnt' is the form for 'he/she/it wins' or 'you (plural) win'.