Vindere

Vindere is a Danish noun meaning "winners." It is the plural form of vinder, a masculine noun used for a person or team that has won a competition, prize, or contest. In Danish, the definite plural is vindrene, while vindere is used for the indefinite plural. The term appears in sports reports, prize announcements, and lists of competition results.

Etymology and meaning: The noun vinder derives from the verb vinde, meaning "to win" or "to gain." The plural vindere thus literally denotes "those who win." The word fits into the broader Germanic family of terms for victory and winning.

Usage notes and language context: Vindere is primarily a Danish-form plural. In Norwegian Bokmål, the corresponding plural is vinnere, not vindere, so vindere is generally seen as Danish in usage. In Danish, vinder (singular), vindere (indefinite plural), and vindrene (definite plural) are part of the standard inflection surrounding the concept of victory.

Other considerations: Vindere may appear in general prose about competitions, in headlines, or in lists naming the winners. It can also occur in proper names or titles within Danish-speaking contexts. Outside Danish, readers may encounter it as a mistaken form or loanword, given cross-language similarities but different standard spellings.