German word

Prix

Pronunciation

IPA/priːks/

Meaning

  • masculine nounprize

Example

Sie erhielt den Prix Goncourt.

She received the Prix Goncourt.

Illustration for Prix (prize)

More examples

Nach jahrelanger Arbeit gewann sie endlich den Prix.

After years of work, she finally won the prize.

Core concept

A formal award label on a trophy or competition honor.

Common phrases

  • den Prix gewinnen

    win the prize

  • für den Prix nominiert sein

    be nominated for the prize

  • einen Prix verleihen

    award a prize

Similar words

Preis: An award granted for achievement in a competition or at work.
Auszeichnung: A formal honor recognizing the merit of a person or organization.
Ehrung: A public act or ceremony honoring someone's achievements.

Definition in German

Ein französisches Lehnwort, das in Bezeichnungen für bestimmte Auszeichnungen oder Wettbewerbe als Preisbezeichnung gebraucht wird.

Word origin

German Prix is borrowed from French prix, which developed from Old French pris and ultimately Latin pretium, originally meaning value or price.

Usage tips

  • In German, Prix usually appears in fixed award names such as Prix Goncourt rather than as the ordinary everyday word for a prize.

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