triumphieren
Translation
triumphed, was victorious, exulted
Examples
Die Armee triumphierte in der Schlacht.
The army triumphed in the battle.
Sie triumphierte über ihre Angst.
She triumphed over her fear.
Grammar Patterns
((über+4)) to triumph over sb./sth. She triumphed over her 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), related to the English word 'triumph'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English 'triumph', making it easy to remember its meaning of victory and celebration.