German word

Heimsieg

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhaɪ̯mˌziːk/

Meaning

  • masculine nounhome win

Example

Nach den Heimsiegen feierten die Fans lange.

After their home wins, the fans celebrated for a long time.

Illustration for Heimsieg (home win)

More examples

Der Heimsieg stärkte das Selbstvertrauen der Mannschaft.

The home win boosted the team's confidence.

Core concept

The same team gains the points on its familiar field instead of an opponent's ground.

Common phrases

  • deutlicher Heimsieg

    convincing home win

  • entscheidender Heimsieg

    decisive home win

Similar words

Sieg: Winning a match or competition.
Auswärtssieg: A victory achieved at the opponent's venue.
Heimvorteil: The benefits a team gains from playing at home.
Heimspiel: A match held at a team's own venue.

Definition in German

Ein im eigenen Stadion errungener Sieg einer Mannschaft.

Word origin

Heim developed from an old Germanic word for a dwelling or home, while Sieg is the Germanic noun for victory; together they form Heimsieg.

Usage tips

  • Heimspiel means a match played at home, whereas Heimsieg specifically indicates that the home team won.

Opposites

Related words

  • Heimsiegseriehome winning streaknoun

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