No. 852 in Icelandic

sigraði

"Sigraði" means "conquered" or "won" in English.

In a sentence

Hann sigraði í kapphlaupinu.
He won the race.
In this sentence, 'sigraði' is the past tense of 'sigra', meaning 'to win', and it is used in the context of succeeding in a competition or contest.
Liðið sigraði mótherjann með yfirburðum.
The team defeated the opponent overwhelmingly.
Here, 'sigraði' refers to overcoming or defeating an opponent, showcasing its usage in a team sports or conflict setting.
Þrátt fyrir mótlæti sigraði hún að lokum.
Despite adversity, she triumphed in the end.
In this instance, 'sigraði' conveys a broader sense of victory, such as overcoming challenges or achieving goals in life.

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