triumphieren
Translation
to triumph, to exult, to be victorious
Examples
Die Mannschaft triumphierte im Finale.
The team triumphed in the final.
Er triumphierte über seinen Gegner.
He triumphed over his opponent.
Grammar Patterns
((over sb./sth.)) to triumph over sb./sth. The team triumphed over their rivals.
Similar Words
Synonyms: siegen (to be victorious), gewinnen (to win); Antonyms: verlieren (to lose), scheitern (to fail)
Etymology
From Latin 'triumphare' (to celebrate a triumph). Cognate with the English word 'triumph'.
Memory Tips
Think of a Roman 'triumph' or victory parade. The word looks and sounds almost identical to its English counterpart.