Triumph over Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɹaɪəmf/ /ˈoʊvɝ
TRY-umf OH-ver
tɹˈaɪʌmf/ /ˈəʊvɐ
try-UMF OH-vuh
Definition
To achieve a victory or success against someone or something difficult, such as a problem, opponent, or obstacle.
Usage & Nuances
This is often formal or literary, expressing overcoming significant challenges. Common with words like 'adversity', 'fear', or 'enemy'. Not used for small, everyday wins. More dramatic than simply 'win' or 'beat'.
Spanish: vencer - triunfar sobrePortuguese (BR): superar - triunfar sobrePortuguese (PT): superar - triunfar sobreChinese (Simplified): 战胜 - 克服Chinese (Traditional): 戰勝 - 克服Hindi: पर विजय प्राप्त करना - जीतनाArabic: ينتصر على - يتغلب علىBengali: জয়লাভ করা - পরাজিত করা (বাধা/সমস্যা)Russian: одержать победу над - превзойти (трудности)Japanese: 打ち勝つ - 克服するVietnamese: chiến thắng - vượt qua (khó khăn)Korean: 극복하다 - 이겨내다Turkish: üstesinden gelmek - zafer kazanmakUrdu: قابو پانا - غالب آناIndonesian: mengalahkan - mengatasi (rintangan/masalah)
Example Sentences
He managed to triumph over his illness.
basic
We can triumph over our fears if we try together.
basic
The team finally triumphed over many difficulties.
basic
She felt proud to triumph over the odds and succeed.
natural
Even after many failures, he never doubted his ability to triumph over challenges.
natural
History is full of people who triumphed over seemingly impossible situations.
natural