gewinnen
Translation
to win, to gain, to acquire, to earn
Examples
Wir haben das Spiel gewonnen.
We won the game.
Sie will im Lotto gewinnen.
She wants to win the lottery.
Das Projekt gewinnt an Bedeutung.
The project is gaining importance.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.acc)) to win (sth.) We are winning the game.
((against sb.)) to win against (sb.) We won against them.
((in sth.)) to gain (in sth.) The project is gaining in importance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: siegen, erhalten; Antonyms: verlieren
Etymology
From Old High German 'giwinnan', related to 'win'.
Memory Tips
Cognate with 'win'. Can mean winning a game or gaining something abstract like trust.