This is the 2465th most frequent Turkish word.
kazanmıştı
"Had won."
The word 'kazanmıştı' is used in the past perfect tense, indicating an action that was completed before another past event.
Turnuvayı kazanmıştı.
He had won the tournament.
Here 'kazanmıştı' highlights accomplishment or acquisition, emphasizing effort or responsibility.
Kendi emeğiyle bu ödülü kazanmıştı.
She had won this prize through her own effort.
In this context, 'kazanmıştı' translates to 'had earned', specifying respect or admiration acquired over time.