gewann
Translation
won, gained
Examples
Er gewann das Spiel.
He won the game.
Sie gewann den ersten Preis.
She won the first prize.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to win (sth.) He won the competition.
Similar Words
Synonyms: siegte (triumphed); Antonyms: verlor (lost)
Etymology
The simple past (Präteritum) form of the verb 'gewinnen' (to win).
Memory Tips
Just like 'win' changes its vowel to become 'won' in English, 'gewinnen' changes its vowel to become 'gewann' in the German simple past.