siegen
Translation
won, triumphed, prevailed, was victorious
Examples
Die Mannschaft siegte im Finale.
The team won in the final.
Am Ende siegte die Gerechtigkeit.
In the end, justice prevailed.
Grammar Patterns
((over sb./sth.)) to triumph over sb./sth. The team triumphed over the strong opponent.
((in sth.)) to be victorious in sth. They were victorious in the competition.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gewinnen, triumphieren; Antonyms: verlieren, unterliegen.
Etymology
From Old High German 'sigan'. Directly related to the German noun 'der Sieg' (victory).
Memory Tips
Think of the Brandenburg Gate's Quadriga, a symbol of victory ('Sieg'). 'Sieg' is the core of the word.