English–German
“badge of honor” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈeːʁənˌnaːdl̩/
Example
Er bekam die Ehrennadel für seine langjährige Arbeit.
He received the badge of honor for his many years of work.
How to say “badge of honor” in German
“Badge of honor” in German is Ehrennadel.
A modest metal badge on a lapel represents an institution's formal recognition of sustained contribution.
Example sentences with Ehrennadel
Wegen eines Skandals wurde ihm die Ehrennadel aberkannt.
His badge of honor was withdrawn because of a scandal.
Tips for using Ehrennadel
- Awards described with Ehrennadel commonly use verleihen for presenting and erhalten or bekommen for receiving.