German word

Nobelpreis

Pronunciation

IPA/noˈbɛlˌpʁaɪ̯s/

Meaning

  • masculine nounNobel Prize

Example

In diesem Jahr wurden zwei Nobelpreise verliehen.

This year, two Nobel Prizes were awarded.

Illustration for Nobelpreis (Nobel Prize)

More examples

Sie erhielt den Nobelpreis für Chemie.

She received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

Core concept

A prestigious award bearing Alfred Nobel's name, presented for outstanding achievement in a field such as science, literature, or peace.

Common phrases

  • den Nobelpreis erhalten

    receive the Nobel Prize

  • für den Nobelpreis nominiert sein

    be nominated for the Nobel Prize

  • den Nobelpreis verleihen

    award the Nobel Prize

  • der Nobelpreis für Physik

    the Nobel Prize in Physics

Similar words

Preis: An award given for achievement or success in a competition.
Auszeichnung: An official honor recognizing merit or valuable contributions.
Ehrung: A public act of honoring someone for an achievement.
Preisverleihung: A formal ceremony at which an award is presented to its recipient.

Definition in German

Ein nach Alfred Nobel benannter Preis, der an Personen oder Institutionen für besonders bedeutende Leistungen in Naturwissenschaften, Literatur oder für den Frieden vergeben wird.

Word origin

Nobelpreis combines the surname Nobel with German Preis, meaning prize, and names the award established in accordance with Alfred Nobel's will.

Usage tips

  • Nobelpreis is masculine, so the definite form is der Nobelpreis and its plural is die Nobelpreise.

Related words

  • NobelpreisträgerNobel Prize winnernoun
  • NobelpreisverleihungNobel Prize award ceremonynoun
  • NobelpreiskomiteeNobel Prize committeenoun

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