# der Herzen

der Herzen is a German expression meaning “Characterizes someone who ultimately lost, but has won the sympathy of the public.”.

## Meanings

1. _sarcastic_ Characterizes someone who ultimately lost, but has won the sympathy of the public.
   - Mit Fieber angetreten, gewann sie die Silbermedaille und wurde Olympiasiegerin der Herzen. — Competing with a fever, she won the silver medal and became an Olympic champion in spirit.

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