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die Oberhand erlangen / gewinnen

to gain the upper hand

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Noun
die Oberhand f.
Verb
gewinnen
Topic
Körper und Gesundheit

In a sentence

Which form of gewinnen fills the gap?

Der Schachspieler ____ die Oberhand durch einen cleveren Zug.

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Der Schachspieler erlangt die Oberhand durch einen cleveren Zug.

How it is used

Means 'to gain the upper hand.' Neutral register. Used in conflicts or competitions, e.g., a company gaining market advantage. Focuses on the moment of taking control.

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Other collocations built on gewinnen

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