triumphal march
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triumphal march
A series of successes or victories that seems unstoppable. The term is often used metaphorically for the success of an idea, product, or movement.
Das Smartphone trat nach seiner Einführung einen weltweiten Siegeszug an.
After its introduction, the smartphone began a worldwide triumphal march.
triumphal procession
A ceremonial procession celebrating a military victory. This meaning is more historical today.
Nach der gewonnenen Schlacht hielt der Feldherr einen triumphalen Siegeszug durch die Hauptstadt.
After the victorious battle, the commander held a triumphal procession through the capital.
The word is made up of 'Sieg' (victory), in the genitive form 'Sieges-', and 'Zug' (procession or march). The literal meaning of a procession after a victory helps you understand the figurative meaning of a series of successes.
Der Siegeszug der römischen Legionen ist in vielen Geschichtsbüchern beschrieben.
The triumphal march of the Roman legions is described in many history books.
Today, the word is used almost exclusively metaphorically for the success of products, ideas, or trends. The original, literal meaning of a military procession is now found almost only in historical texts.
Der Siegeszug der künstlichen Intelligenz verändert viele Branchen.
The triumphal march of artificial intelligence is changing many industries.
In the figurative meaning, 'Siegeszug' (triumphal march) is very often combined with the verb 'antreten' (to begin/embark on). The phrase 'einen Siegeszug antreten' means that a series of successes begins.
Die neue App trat sofort nach ihrer Veröffentlichung einen weltweiten Siegeszug an.
The new app began a worldwide triumphal march immediately after its release.
The term 'Siegeszug' (triumphal march) belongs to a rather elevated, often journalistic style. It sounds dramatic and emphasizes the unstoppable nature of a success.
In den 1980er Jahren begann der unaufhaltsame Siegeszug des Personal Computers.
In the 1980s, the unstoppable triumphal march of the personal computer began.
advance
Vormarsch and Siegeszug can describe the growing success of an idea, technology, or movement. Vormarsch emphasizes that its spread is still progressing, while Siegeszug presents the success as especially strong and almost unstoppable. Use Vormarsch for an ongoing development and Siegeszug for an already overwhelming success.
Der Siegeszug der Elektroautos auf dem Markt scheint inzwischen unaufhaltsam.
The triumphal march of electric cars in the market now seems unstoppable.
Der Vormarsch der Elektroautos auf dem Markt ist deutlich zu erkennen.
The advance of electric cars in the market is clearly visible.
