German word

Preisträger

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpʁaɪ̯sˌtʁɛːgɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounaward winner

Example

Wir gratulieren dem Preisträger herzlich.

We extend our warm congratulations to the award winner.

Illustration for Preisträger (award winner)

More examples

Der Preisträger des Wettbewerbs erhielt eine Urkunde.

The award winner of the competition received a certificate.

Core concept

A named person receives a trophy after being recognized for notable work or performance.

Common phrases

  • dem Preisträger gratulieren

    congratulate the award winner

  • der Preisträger des Wettbewerbs

    the competition's award winner

Similar words

Gewinner: A person who gains a prize or honor in a contest, competition, or drawing.
Sieger: A person who finishes first in a competition or match.

Definition in German

Person, die für eine Leistung einen Preis erhält.

Word origin

Preisträger developed as a German compound of Preis, from Latin pretium, and Träger, the agent noun from tragen, 'to carry'.

Usage tips

  • In Wir gratulieren dem Preisträger, dem is dative because gratulieren takes the dative case.

Opposites

Related words

  • Preisträgerinfemale award winnernoun
  • Preisträgerlistelist of award winnersnoun

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