Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| zwycięstwo | /zvɘˈt͡ɕɛw̃.stfɔ/ /zvɘˈt͡ɕɛn.stfɔ/ |
neuter |
| wygrana | /vɘˈɡra.na/ | feminine |
The term refers to the state or condition of having won a battle, a competition or a specific effort, as well as the individual instance of such a success.
What does it mean word for word?
The word zwycięstwo is derived from the verb zwyciężać, which means to conquer or to overcome.
Which one should you use?
Zwycięstwo is typically used for abstract, monumental or historical victories, such as those achieved in war or through great achievements. In contrast, wygrana is used for more mundane or specific victories, such as winning a game, a match or a bet.
How does it change in a sentence?
Zwycięstwo is a neuter noun, and its plural form is zwycięstwa. Wygrana is a feminine noun, and its plural form is wygrane.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /zvɘˈtɕɛw̃.stfɔ/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- Polish uses the term wygrana not just for the victory itself, but sometimes to refer to the actual money or prize won.
- The Kashubian language, a minority language in Poland, uses a very similar version of the word: zwëcãstwò.
- The suffix -stwo in zwycięstwo is a common way in Polish to turn a verb or an adjective into an abstract noun, similar to the English suffix '-hood' in 'brotherhood'.
Examples in context
- Dla Jacksona było to wielkie zwycięstwo.It was a great victory for Jackson.This sentence shows how to describe a victory for a person using zwycięstwo.Tatoeba #1592037 by zipangu, translation #807217 by Source_VOA
- To łatwe zwycięstwo.It's an easy victory.This sentence illustrates the use of zwycięstwo to describe an easy victory.Tatoeba #547980 by Bilberry, translation #435761 by CK
- To wasze zwycięstwo.This is your victory.This sentence demonstrates the use of zwycięstwo to denote someone's victory.Tatoeba #756576 by zipangu, translation #330435 by sugisaki
- Wojna zakończyła się zwycięstwem naszych wojsk.The war ended with the victory of our troops.
- Nasza drużyna odniosła wielką wygraną.Our team achieved a great victory.
- Nadal zwyciężamy w naszej rywalizacji.We are still winning in our competition.
- W końcu wygraliśmy! To jest nasze zwycięstwo!We finally won! This is our victory!
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Piotr and Katarzyna are celebrating after a difficult competition.
- PiotrKatarzyno, to nasze wielkie zwycięstwo!Katarzyna, this is our great victory!
- KatarzynaTak, Piotr, jestem z nas dumna.Yes, Piotr, I am proud of us.
- PiotrWarto było tak ciężko pracować.It was worth working so hard.
- KatarzynaZdecydowanie, to był świetny dzień.Definitely, it was a great day.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “victory” translations and entries zwycięstwo, wygrana, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries wygrana, zwycięstwo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
