osvajanje

1. (of territory) conquest
   Rimljani su bili poznati po osvajanju novih zemalja. — The Romans were known for conquering new lands.
   Posle osvajanja grada, vojska je krenula dalje. — After the conquest of the city, the army moved on.
2. (of a title, medal, summit) winning; capture
   Čestitamo na osvajanju zlatne medalje! — Congratulations on winning the gold medal!
   Osvajanje Everesta mu je bilo životni san. — Climbing Everest was his lifelong dream.
3. (of a person) winning someone over; courting
   Počeo je osvajanje devojke cvećem i pozivom na večeru. — He started courting the girl with flowers and a dinner invitation.

Usually followed by the genitive: osvajanje titule, osvajanje grada.