German word

Anerkennung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanɛɐ̯ˌkɛnʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpraise

Example

Viele Anerkennungen zeigten, wie wichtig seine Arbeit war.

The many expressions of praise showed how important his work was.

Illustration for Anerkennung (praise)

More examples

Für seine Hilfe erhielt er Anerkennung von den Kollegen.

He received praise from his colleagues for his help.

Core concept

A visible sign that a person's work, status, or achievement has been valued and accepted.

Common phrases

  • Anerkennung erhalten

    receive praise

  • Anerkennung aussprechen

    express praise

  • Anerkennung verdienen

    deserve praise

Similar words

Lob: Spoken approval that highlights something good someone has done.
Wertschätzung: An expression of sincere appreciation for someone's efforts or presence.

Definition in German

Anerkennung ist die positive Bewertung oder Bestätigung einer Leistung, eines Erfolgs oder einer Person.

Word origin

Anerkennung is formed from the verb anerkennen, which combines an- with erkennen, plus the noun-forming suffix -ung.

Usage tips

  • A common pattern is Anerkennung für etwas, as in Anerkennung für seine Arbeit, with für taking the accusative case.

Other meanings

  • approvalnoun
  • certificationnoun

Opposites

  • Ablehnungrejectionnoun
  • Geringschätzungdisdainnoun

Related words

  • anerkennenrecognizeverb
  • anerkennenswertpraiseworthyadjective
  • anerkennendappreciativeadjective

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