German word

Champion

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈt͡ʃɛmpi̯ən/

Meaning

  • masculine nounchampion

Example

Die Champions feiern den Sieg.

The champions are celebrating their victory.

Illustration for Champion (champion)

More examples

Er verteidigte als Champion seinen Titel.

He defended his title as champion.

Core concept

A victorious competitor or team carries the status of the recognized winner after a contest ends.

Common phrases

  • ein Champion

    a champion

  • der ehemalige Champion

    the former champion

  • als Champion antreten

    compete as champion

Similar words

Sieger: A person who comes first in a match or tournament.
Meister: A person awarded an official title after winning a league or national competition.
Gewinner: A person who wins a contest or lottery and receives a prize.

Definition in German

Champion bezeichnet eine Person oder ein Team, das einen Wettkampf gewonnen hat und als Gewinner gilt.

Word origin

The German noun Champion ultimately derives from Late Latin campio, 'combatant', through Old French champion.

Usage tips

  • The plural is Champions, not a Germanized form such as Championen, and the noun remains masculine: der Champion.

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