sieger

Sieger is a German noun meaning "winner" or "champion." It is derived from Sieg ("victory"), with the agent suffix -er, producing a person who achieves victory. The feminine form is Siegerin. In contemporary German, the term denotes the person who wins a contest, competition, election, or conflict. The word is declined as a masculine noun: singular nominative der Sieger; genitive des Siegers; dative dem Sieger; accusative den Sieger. Plural nominative die Sieger; genitive der Sieger; dative den Siegern; accusative die Sieger.

In sports and public events, "der Sieger" identifies the winner and is common in reporting and documentation. The related feminine form Siegerin is used for a female winner. The usage extends to metaphorical victories as well, such as "Sieger im Wettbewerb" or "Sieger der Debatte."

As a surname, Sieger is of German origin and is found in German-speaking countries and among their descendants. It is borne by individuals in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and diaspora communities. The surname, like many German names, may reflect historical associations with victory or achievement, though today it functions primarily as an inherited family name.

See also: Siegerland, a region in North Rhine-Westphalia named after the Sieg river, and Sieg, the root word for victory.