Besiegen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Besiegen" is used as verb with the meaning of "defeat", "overcome" or "conquer".

Essential properties of "besiegen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: besiegen
  • Simple past: besiegte
  • Participle: besiegt

See full conjugation of besiegen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "besiegen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To defeat or overcome"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Mannschaft konnte ihren Gegner besiegen.The team was able to defeat its opponent.
  2. Er hat seinen inneren Schweinehund besiegt.He overcame his inner weaker self.
  3. Nach einem langen Kampf besiegte sie ihre Ängste.After a long struggle, she overcame her fears.
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