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election victory
The winning of a political election by a party or a person.
Die Partei feierte ihren klaren Wahlsieg bis in die frühen Morgenstunden.
The party celebrated its clear election victory until the early hours of the morning.
The word 'Wahlsieg' is a compound made up of 'die Wahl' (election) and 'der Sieg' (victory). So it literally describes the victory in an election.
Der überraschende Wahlsieg der Opposition wurde im ganzen Land diskutiert.
The opposition's surprising election victory was discussed throughout the country.
'Wahlsieg' is often combined with adjectives that describe the result. Common combinations are 'ein knapper Wahlsieg' (a narrow election victory), 'ein klarer Wahlsieg' (a clear election victory), or 'ein historischer Wahlsieg' (a historic election victory).
Nach einem langen Wahlabend stand der knappe Wahlsieg des Kandidaten fest.
After a long election night, the candidate's narrow election victory was confirmed.
In connection with 'Wahlsieg', the verbs 'einen Wahlsieg erringen' (to achieve an election victory; elevated style) or 'einen Wahlsieg feiern' (to celebrate an election victory) are often used.
Die Partei konnte bei der letzten Wahl einen wichtigen Wahlsieg erringen.
The party was able to achieve an important election victory in the last election.
victory
'der Sieg' and 'der Wahlsieg' both mean that someone wins a competition. 'Sieg' is the general word and fits sports, games, fights, or other conflicts. 'Wahlsieg' is much more specific: it means that a party or a person has won a political election. If it is not about an election, you cannot use 'Wahlsieg'. Memory tip: every 'Wahlsieg' is a 'Sieg', but not every 'Sieg' is a 'Wahlsieg'.
Nach dem Wahlsieg bedankte sich die Bürgermeisterin bei ihren Unterstützern.
After her election victory, the mayor thanked her supporters.
Der Sieg im Finale kam für die Mannschaft völlig überraschend.
The victory in the final came as a complete surprise to the team.