Meaning 1neutral · 82%
The winner or leading competitor in a sport.
Natural examples
Der Champion verteidigte seinen Titel zum dritten Mal.
The champion defended his title for the third time.
Die junge Championin trainiert täglich vor dem Finale.
The young champion trains daily before the final.
Ein früher Fehler kostete den Champion den Sieg.
An early mistake cost the champion the win.
Usage note
Champion is masculine and common in sports. Championin is the feminine form; Champ is another short form.
Mini-lesson: Champion
The winner or leading competitor in a sport. Champion is masculine and common in sports. Championin is the feminine form; Champ is another short form.
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