No. 610 in Afrikaans
oorwinning
Victory.
In a sentence
Die span het 'n groot oorwinning in die wedstryd behaal.
The team achieved a great victory in the match.
In this sentence, 'oorwinning' is used to denote a victory or success in a competitive setting like a sports match.
Sy seun se akademiese sukses was 'n ware oorwinning vir die hele gesin.
His son's academic success was a true triumph for the whole family.
Here, 'oorwinning' conveys the idea of a significant accomplishment or triumph in academics, symbolizing pride and achievement.
Die oorwinning van vryheid was 'n belangrike gebeurtenis in hul geskiedenis.
The victory of freedom was an important event in their history.
In this case, 'oorwinning' is used metaphorically to represent the attainment of freedom or independence, emphasizing its historic importance.
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