German word

Triumph

Pronunciation

IPA/triˈʊmf/

Meaning

  • masculine nounvictory

Example

Die Mannschaft feierte den Triumph nach dem Spiel.

The team celebrated the victory after the game.

Illustration for Triumph (victory)

More examples

Ihr Auftritt war ein klarer Triumph.

Their performance was a clear win.

Core concept

A victorious procession returning to loud public acclaim.

Common phrases

  • einen Triumph feiern

    celebrate a win

Similar words

Sieg: A victory over an opponent in a match or battle.
Erfolg: Successful achievement of a planned goal or task.

Definition in German

Triumph bezeichnet einen glanzvollen, oft öffentlich gefeierten Erfolg oder Sieg.

Word origin

German Triumph is a learned borrowing from Latin triumphus, the term for a Roman general's ceremonial victory procession, whose public celebration led to the broader sense of outstanding success.

Usage tips

  • Triumph has a more elevated and dramatic register than the common German noun Sieg.

Other meanings

  • resounding victorynoun

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