gewannen

Gewannen is a German term with two distinct uses in language, one grammatical and one lexical. In ordinary text, the lowercase form gewannen is the simple past tense (Präteritum) of gewinnen for plural subjects, meaning “they won” or “we won.” For example: Wir gewannen das Spiel. The corresponding past participle used with auxiliary haben is gewonnen.

As a noun, Gewann refers to a specific parcel or strip of cultivated land within a cadastral or land-survey system. The standard noun form is Gewann (singular) and Gewanne (plural). This term is used in rural areas of German-speaking regions such as Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland to denote a named field or plot with defined boundaries, often described in old or official land registries and maps. Gewanne reflect a traditional organization of farmland into smaller, named pieces, which can appear in property deeds and local place names. It is important not to confuse the verb form gewannen with the noun Gewann(s); they are unrelated in meaning and are written with different capitalization in standard usage.

Etymology and regional usage: Gewann originates from historical land divisions and is most commonly encountered in northern and central European agricultural contexts, though its usage and exact boundaries can vary by region and historical period. In modern everyday language, the term is largely specialized to cadastral or historical discussions, while in narrative prose the verb form gewannen remains common for describing past events of winning or achieving victory.