This is the 2141st most frequent Korean word.
이겼다
"Won" (past tense of win).
Here '이겼다' metaphorically describes overcoming personal challenges or internal struggles, emphasizing self-improvement.
그 문제를 해결하며 나는 나 자신과 싸워서 이겼다.
By solving that problem, I fought against myself and won.
Here, '이겼다' is used to indicate achieving victory or success after effort, emphasizing a personal accomplishment.
그는 열심히 노력해서 결국 이겼다.
He worked hard and eventually won.
In this context, '이겼다' expresses triumph in competitive events, highlighting collective achievement.