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 be victorious or get first place(competition, game)
a.to be the winner in a contest, game, or competition
Wer das Spiel gewinnt, bekommt einen Preis.—Whoever wins the game gets a prize.
2.to acquire something through effort or chance(gain, obtain)
a.to acquire or obtain something valuable
Sie konnte das Vertrauen der Kollegen gewinnen.—She was able to gain the trust of her colleagues.
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.
