German word

Goldmedaille

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgɔltmeˌdaljə/

Meaning

  • feminine noungold medal

Example

Das Team gewann zwei Goldmedaillen.

The team won two gold medals.

Illustration for Goldmedaille (gold medal)

More examples

Nach Jahren harter Arbeit überreichte der Trainer ihm die Goldmedaille.

After years of hard work, the coach presented him with the gold medal.

Core concept

A round award worn or displayed to mark outstanding success.

Common phrases

  • jemandem die Goldmedaille überreichen

    present ___ with the gold medal

  • eine Goldmedaille anstreben

    aim for a gold medal

Similar words

Silbermedaille: A silver medal awarded to the second-place finisher in a competition.
Bronzemedaille: A bronze medal awarded to the third-place finisher in a competition.
Medaille: A metal keepsake awarded for achievement or participation.
Medaillengewinner: A competitor or team that earns a medal in a competition.

Definition in German

Eine goldene Medaille, die als Anerkennung an Sieger oder besonders ausgezeichnete Personen oder Teams verliehen wird.

Word origin

The compound Goldmedaille joins the German word Gold with Medaille, which entered German through French from Italian medaglia.

Usage tips

  • German uses gewinnen for earning this award and verleihen for an institution's act of awarding it.

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