Gewinnen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Gewinnen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to win", "to be victorious" or "to gain".

Essential properties of "gewinnen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: gewinnen
Simple past: gewann
Participle: gewonnen

irregulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "gewinnen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To win a competition or dispute"

Definition: "To achieve victory or success in a competition or dispute."
Translation(s): to win, to be victorious
Synonym(s): siegen, triumphieren
Antonym(s): verlieren
Related word(s): Sieg, Gewinn

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Team hat das Spiel deutlich gewonnen.The team clearly won the game.
Er gewinnt jedes Jahr das Schachturnier.He wins the chess tournament every year.
Sie gewann den ersten Preis im Wettbewerb.She won first prize in the competition.

2.) "To gain something through effort"

Definition: "To obtain something as a result of effort or action."
Translation(s): to gain, to obtain, to acquire
Synonym(s): erhalten, bekommen
Antonym(s): verlieren
Related word(s): Erfolg, Errungenschaft

📝 Some usage examples:

Durch harte Arbeit hat sie Respekt gewonnen.Through hard work, she gained respect.
Er gewann an Erfahrung, als er im Ausland arbeitete.He gained experience when he worked abroad.
Sie gewinnt viele neue Kunden durch ihre Freundlichkeit.She gains many new customers through her friendliness.

3.) "To extract or produce resources"

Definition: "To extract or produce a material, substance, or resource."
Translation(s): to extract, to mine, to produce, to obtain
Synonym(s): fördern, abbauen
Related word(s): Gewinnung, Rohstoff

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Unternehmen gewinnt Öl aus dem Boden.The company extracts oil from the ground.
In dieser Region wird viel Kohle gewonnen.A lot of coal is mined in this region.
Er gewinnt Honig von seinen eigenen Bienen.He obtains honey from his own bees.

4.) "To win over someone's interest or sympathy"

Definition: "To attract or capture someone's interest or sympathy."
Translation(s): to win over, to gain, to attract, to captivate
Synonym(s): anlocken, anziehen
Antonym(s): abschrecken
Related word(s): Sympathie, Interesse

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie hat schnell das Vertrauen ihrer Kollegen gewonnen.She quickly gained the trust of her colleagues.
Er gewinnt die Herzen seiner Zuhörer mit seiner Rede.He wins the hearts of his listeners with his speech.
Ihr Charme gewinnt viele Menschen für sich.Her charm wins many people over.

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