besiegen
defeat
Jemanden oder etwas im Kampf, Spiel oder Streit schlagen und als Gewinner daraus hervorgehen.
The German word "besiegen" is a verb that means "to defeat" or "to conquer". It is derived from the verb "siegen", which means "to win" or "to triumph".
Similar words in German include:
- "überwinden" (to overcome)
- "niederschlagen" (to beat down)
- "bezwingen" (to subdue)
Difference between "besiegen" and similar words:
- "Überwinden" often implies overcoming an obstacle, challenge, or difficulty rather than a direct opponent.
- "Niederschlagen" has a more physical connotation, implying forceful or violent defeat.
- "Bezwingen" can suggest a more complete subdual, often involving control over the defeated party.
Thus, while "besiegen" specifically references defeating an opponent (often in a competitive or combat scenario), the similar words can be contextually and connotatively different.
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Examples
Wir werden das andere Team besiegen.verb
We will defeat the other team.
Wir besiegen das gegnerische Team.verb
We defeat the opposing team.
Sie haben ihren Gegner besiegt.verb
They have defeated their opponent.
Sie besiegen den Gegner souverän im Spiel.verb
They defeat the opponent confidently in the game.
Sie haben den Gegner besiegt.verb
They have defeated the opponent.
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