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승리하다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '승리하다' means 'to win' or 'to achieve victory.' It is commonly used in contexts involving competitions, games, conflicts, or any situation where there is a clear winner.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '승리하다' in sports, elections, debates, or battles. It is a formal verb and often appears in news reports, formal speeches, or written texts.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '경기에서 승리하다' (to win a game): used in sports or competitions.
  • '어려운 상황에서 승리하다' (to win in a difficult situation): emphasizes overcoming challenges.
  • '승리하기 위해서' (in order to win): used when talking about strategies or efforts.

Register and Politeness

'승리하다' is a standard formal verb. In casual speech, people might use '이기다' instead, which also means 'to win' but is more common in everyday conversation.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '승리하다' with '이기다.' While both mean 'to win,' '승리하다' is more formal and often used in official or written contexts, whereas '이기다' is more colloquial. Use '승리하다' to sound more formal or when referring to significant victories.

Example Sentences

우리 팀이 결국 경기에서 승리했다.

Uri timi gyeolguk gyeonggieseo seungrihaetda.

Our team eventually won the game.

그는 어려운 상황에서도 포기하지 않고 승리했다.

Geuneun eoryeoun sanghwangeseodo pogihaji anko seungrihaetda.

He did not give up even in a difficult situation and won.

승리하기 위해서는 팀워크가 매우 중요하다.

Seungrihagi wihaeseoneun timwokeu ga maeu jungyohada.

Teamwork is very important to win.