VERB
gewinnen/ɡəˈvɪnən/to win; to gain; to obtain
gewinnen is a German verb that means to win, to gain, or to obtain. It is pronounced /ɡəˈvɪnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "gewann" and the past participle is "gewonnen".
Definitions
1.to win something, be victorious(competition, game)
a.to achieve victory in a contest or game
Unsere Mannschaft kann das Spiel noch gewinnen.—Our team can still win the game.
2.to gain or obtain something, especially through effort(acquire)
a.to obtain or secure (something subjective, e.g., a friend, trust)
Er konnte ihr Vertrauen gewinnen.—He was able to gain her trust.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | gewinnen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | gewinne |
| Present (du) | gewinnst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | gewinnt |
| Preterite (ich) | gewann |
| Participle II | gewonnen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | gewönne |
| Imperative (singular) | gewinn |
| Imperative (plural) | gewinnt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gewinnen" mean in English?
- "gewinnen" means to win, to gain, or to obtain. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "gewinnen"?
- "gewinnen" is pronounced /ɡəˈvɪnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "gewinnen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "gewinnen" is "gewonnen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "gewinnen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "gewinnen" becomes "gewann" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "gewinnen"?
- "gewinnen" is a verb in German.
