noun
winner, champion
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Sieger means "winner" or "champion". It is a masculine noun (der Sieger) for someone victorious. Plural is Sieger (unchanged). Declension: singular genitive des Siegers, plural nominative die Sieger. No irregular plural; widely used in sports, competitions and media; also figuratively.
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Nach einem harten Turnier wurde er zum Sieger gekürt.
After a tough tournament he was crowned the champion.
Der Sieger hob die Trophäe hoch und lächelte.
The winner raised the trophy and smiled.
Nach dem Wettkampf gratulierten viele Zuschauer dem Sieger, weil er eine gute Leistung zeigte.
After the competition, many spectators congratulated the winner because he delivered a good performance.
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picture a person on a podium holding a big 'S' trophy (S for Sieger)
sounds like 'see-ger' (imagine someone who 'sees' victory)
der (masculine) — think 'der Sieger' with the masculine article 'der' like 'the strong man'
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Common in sports and contests. Plural is identical to singular in form (die Sieger). Can be used metaphorically (e.g., 'der wirtschaftliche Sieger').