German word

Ehrung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈeːʁʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounrecognition

Example

Die Ehrung für seine Arbeit war wohlverdient.

The recognition he received for his work was well deserved.

Illustration for Ehrung (recognition)

More examples

Zum Abschied erhielt er eine kleine Ehrung von den Kollegen.

At his farewell, he received a small token of recognition from his colleagues.

Core concept

A community publicly marks someone's merit, often by presenting an award and speaking words of respect.

Common phrases

  • eine Ehrung erhalten

    receive recognition

  • eine Ehrung aussprechen

    confer recognition

  • zum Zeichen der Ehrung

    as a token of recognition

Similar words

Auszeichnung: A formally awarded honor or distinction recognizing notable achievement.
Lob: Positive words or an approving manner that express admiration for someone's performance.
Glückwunsch: A brief expression of congratulations for a success or celebratory event.

Definition in German

Ehrung bezeichnet die offizielle oder feierliche Anerkennung einer Person oder ihrer Leistung, oft durch eine Auszeichnung oder eine Zeremonie.

Word origin

Ehrung combines ehren, meaning to show respect, with -ung, a suffix that forms nouns for actions or their results.

Usage tips

  • Ehrung often takes für before the honored person or achievement, while Auszeichnung more specifically means an award or distinction.

Other meanings

  • tributenoun
  • honornoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Ehrenamtvolunteer positionnoun
  • ehrendpaying respectadjective

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