Sejr

Sejr is the Danish noun for victory. It describes the outcome of a contest, conflict, or struggle in which one side achieves success. In everyday Danish, it appears in phrases such as at få en sejr or at sejre, with sejre as the verb meaning to win. The term is common in sports reporting, military history, and political discourse, where it may refer to a notable win or achievement.

Etymology and cognates: Sejr derives from the Germanic roots for victory and is related to similar words in other Nordic and Germanic languages. It is cognate with Norwegian seier, Swedish seger, and German Sieg, all sharing the same Proto-Germanic origin meaning victory.

Usage as a given name: Sejr can be found as a masculine given name in Denmark, typically reflecting the positive meaning of victory. It is relatively rare and appears mainly in historical records or contemporary niche naming contexts.

Cross-language context: The Danish sejr is part of a family of terms across languages that express victory or winning. Norwegian uses seier, Swedish uses seger, and German uses Sieg, all connected by the same linguistic heritage. In translation, sejr is usually rendered as “victory” or “to win” in English, depending on the grammatical use.