German word

Preisgeld

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpʁaɪ̯sˌgɛlt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounprize money

Example

Er hat das Preisgeld für den Wettbewerb bekommen.

He got the prize money for the competition.

Illustration for Preisgeld (prize money)

More examples

Die Favoriten hoffen, ein hohes Preisgeld zu gewinnen.

The favorites hope to win a large amount of prize money.

Core concept

The winner's cash award standing beside a medal, trophy, or title after a competition.

Common phrases

  • Preisgeld gewinnen

    win prize money

  • um das Preisgeld kämpfen

    compete for prize money

  • ein hohes Preisgeld

    a large amount of prize money

Similar words

Preis: The stated amount paid for a product or service.
Geldpreis: Money presented as a prize at a competition or tournament.
Gewinn: Money gained from gambling or a lottery.
Belohnung: A reward given for help, effort, or good behavior.

Definition in German

Geldbetrag, der bei Wettbewerben oder als Preis an Gewinner ausgezahlt wird.

Word origin

The compound Preisgeld joins Preis, a loanword related to Latin pretium, and Geld to name the monetary part of a prize.

Usage tips

  • Preis can mean either price or prize, but Preisgeld specifically identifies the monetary award in a competition context.

Related words

  • Preisverleihungaward ceremonynoun
  • preiswürdigaward-worthyadjective
  • Preissummetotal prize moneynoun

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