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Siegerin
🏆 What does "die Siegerin" mean?
Die Siegerin (noun, feminine) refers to a woman or female being (e.g., an animal) who has won a competition, a fight, an election, or a dispute.
It is the feminine form of the word der Sieger (male winner).
Examples:
- Die schnellste Läuferin war die Siegerin des Marathons. (The fastest runner was the winner of the marathon.)
- Sie ging als klare Siegerin aus der Debatte hervor. (She emerged as the clear winner from the debate.)
Article rules for der, die, and das
Women → almost always feminine.
Caution: Most professions also have their feminine forms (e.g. die Polizistin). Some words can also have two forms: der/die Deutsche, der/die Kranke.
-in → mostly feminine.
All persons and professions ending in -in are feminine. Other -in nouns can be der/die/das.
🧐 Grammar Spotlight: Die Siegerin
The word "Siegerin" is a feminine noun. Therefore, the article is always die.
Declension
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative (Subject) | die | Siegerin |
| Genitive (Possessive) | der | Siegerin |
| Dative (Indirect Object) | der | Siegerin |
| Accusative (Direct Object) | die | Siegerin |
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Siegerinnen |
| Genitive | der | Siegerinnen |
| Dative | den | Siegerinnen |
| Accusative | die | Siegerinnen |
Example Sentences 📜
- Die Siegerin erhielt eine Goldmedaille. (The winner received a gold medal.) - Nominative Singular
- Der Jubel der Siegerin war riesig. (The cheer of the winner was huge.) - Genitive Singular
- Alle gratulierten der glücklichen Siegerin. (Everyone congratulated the happy winner.) - Dative Singular
- Der Reporter interviewte die Siegerin. (The reporter interviewed the winner.) - Accusative Singular
- Die Siegerinnen der letzten Jahre trafen sich zu einem Event. (The winners of recent years met for an event.) - Nominative Plural
- Die Namen der Siegerinnen wurden verlesen. (The names of the winners were read out.) - Genitive Plural
- Man überreichte den Siegerinnen Pokale. (They presented trophies to the winners.) - Dative Plural
- Wir feierten die Siegerinnen des Turniers. (We celebrated the winners of the tournament.) - Accusative Plural
💡 How to use "die Siegerin"
"Die Siegerin" is used to denote the female person who has triumphed in a direct comparison or competition. The context is usually positive and associated with success, achievement, and superiority.
- Sports: Die Siegerin des Tennisturniers (The winner of the tennis tournament).
- Competitions: Die Siegerin des Gesangswettbewerbs (The winner of the singing contest).
- Politics/Elections: Sie ging als Siegerin aus der Wahl hervor (She emerged as the winner from the election).
- Metaphorically: Am Ende war sie die moralische Siegerin (In the end, she was the moral victor).
Difference from "Gewinnerin": "Gewinnerin" is often used synonymously, but can also be used more broadly for someone who has won something (even by chance, e.g., in a lottery). "Siegerin" more strongly implies a hard-fought victory in a direct confrontation or performance comparison.
🧠 Mnemonics
Article Mnemonic:
The ending "-in" in German often marks feminine nouns (like Lehrerin, Ärztin, Köchin). Therefore, it's die Siegerin. Think 'IN is feminine'.
Meaning Mnemonic:
Think of the English word "Siege". A Siegerin is someone who has achieved victory (German: Sieg), as if laying siege to the competition and winning. The "-in" makes her female. She is IN the winner's circle.
🔄 Opposites and Similarities: Siegerin
Synonyms (Words with similar meaning):
- Gewinnerin: Often interchangeable, but "Gewinnerin" can be more general (e.g., Lottogewinnerin - lottery winner).
- Erstplatzierte: Specifically refers to the first place in a ranking.
- Meisterin: Often in sports (Landesmeisterin - national champion) or crafts.
- Championin (less common, more international/English): Particularly outstanding winner, often over time or in major competitions.
- Triumphatorin: More formal/elevated, emphasizes the triumphant aspect of the victory.
Antonyms (Opposite words):
- Verliererin: The direct opposite; someone who lost a competition, etc.
- Unterlegene: Person who did not win in a fight or comparison.
- Zweitplatzierte, Drittplatzierte etc.: Describes the ranks below the winner.
⚠️ Similar Words (Caution - Avoid Confusion):
😂 A Little Joke
German: Fragt die Trainerin die junge Läuferin: "Und, wie fühlst du dich als Siegerin?" Antwortet sie: "Ausgezeichnet! Aber meine Füße sind anderer Meinung!"
English: The coach asks the young runner: "So, how do you feel as the winner (Siegerin)?" She replies: "Excellent! But my feet disagree!"
✒️ Poem about the Siegerin
German:
Mit letzter Kraft, das Ziel im Blick,
Kämpfte sie um jeden Schritt, jedes Glück.
Das Band zerrissen, der Jubel laut,
Die Siegerin, der man vertraut.
Stolz und erschöpft, doch voller Ehr',
Steht sie nun da, was will man mehr?
English:
With final strength, the goal in sight,
She fought for every step, with all her might.
The tape now broken, the cheers so loud,
The victor woman (Siegerin), trusted by the crowd.
Proud and exhausted, yet full of grace,
She stands there now, winner of the race.
❓ Little Riddle
German:
Ich stehe oft auf einem Podest,
meist ganz oben, das ist kein Test.
Ich habe gekämpft und triumphiert,
bin weiblich und hab' nicht verliert.
Wer bin ich?
English:
I often stand upon a podium,
usually at the top, it's not humdrum.
I fought the fight and triumphed bright,
I'm female and I won the fight.
Who am I?
Solution: die Siegerin
🧩 Further Details
Word Composition:
The word "Siegerin" is a derivation:
- Root word: Sieg (der Sieg = victory)
- Derived form: Sieger (der Sieger = male winner)
- Feminine form: Siegerin (by adding the suffix "-in")
Male Counterpart:
The male equivalent is der Sieger.
📝 Summary: is it der, die or das Siegerin?
The word "Siegerin" means female winner. It is a feminine noun, so the correct article is always die Siegerin (plural: die Siegerinnen).