German Conversation · Level 35
75 words
German word
Sieger
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈziːgɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounwinner
Example
Der Applaus des Siegers war laut.
The winner's applause was loud.
More examples
Die Zuschauer feierten den Sieger.
The spectators celebrated the winner.
Core concept
A person at the top of a results board after a contest.
Common phrases
den Sieger feiern
celebrate the winner
Sieger des Turniers
winner of the tournament
als klarer Sieger dastehen
stand as the clear winner
Similar words
Gewinner: A person or group that wins a game, raffle, or prize.
Champion: A player or team that wins a tournament or season.
Definition in German
Person, die einen Wettkampf, ein Spiel oder einen Kampf gewinnt.
Word origin
Sieger is derived from Sieg ('victory') with the agent suffix -er, a pattern that forms nouns for people connected with an action or result.
Usage tips
- Sieger is masculine; the feminine form is Siegerin, while the plural is also Sieger.