German word

Preisverleihung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpʁaɪ̯sfɛɐ̯ˌlaɪ̯ʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounaward ceremony

Example

Die Preisverleihung findet morgen statt.

The award ceremony is tomorrow.

Illustration for Preisverleihung (award ceremony)

More examples

Die Organisation plant, dieses Jahr eine kleinere Preisverleihung auszurichten.

The organization plans to host a smaller award ceremony this year.

Core concept

A formal stage event where a recipient receives a trophy, certificate, or other prize before an audience.

Common phrases

  • eine Preisverleihung ausrichten

    host an award ceremony

  • die Preisverleihung absagen

    call off the award ceremony

Similar words

Verleihung: The official act or ceremony of presenting a prize or title.
Preisvergabe: The act or setting in which prizes are distributed to recipients.
Auszeichnung: A distinction or honor awarded for merit or achievement.
Zeremonie: An official ceremony following a set form or sequence of actions.

Definition in German

Offizielle Zeremonie, bei der Preise an Personen, Werke oder Institutionen verliehen werden.

Word origin

Preisverleihung combines Preis, meaning prize, with Verleihung, the noun formed from verleihen in its sense of awarding.

Usage tips

  • Preisverleihung is feminine: die Preisverleihung, with the plural Preisverleihungen.

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