German word

Siegerehrung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈziːgɐˌeːɐ̯ʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounawards ceremony

Example

Nach dem Wettbewerb gab es eine Siegerehrung im Saal.

After the competition, an awards ceremony was held in the hall.

Illustration for Siegerehrung (awards ceremony)

More examples

Die Siegerehrung fand auf der Bühne statt.

The awards ceremony took place on stage.

Core concept

A formal event gathers the top competitors, presents their prizes, and marks their success before an audience.

Common phrases

  • an der Siegerehrung teilnehmen

    participate in the awards ceremony

  • eine Siegerehrung abhalten

    hold an awards ceremony

  • bei der Siegerehrung eine Rede halten

    give a speech at the awards ceremony

Similar words

Preisverleihung: An official ceremony for presenting prizes.
Ehrung: A formal public ceremony recognizing an achievement.
Verleihung: The official awarding of a prize or title.
Prämierung: The act of giving a prize to a competition winner.

Definition in German

Zeremonielle Veranstaltung zur Ehrung der Sieger nach einem Wettbewerb.

Word origin

The noun combines Sieg, meaning 'victory', with Ehrung, meaning 'honoring', and follows the productive German pattern of noun compounds.

Usage tips

  • The phrase an der Siegerehrung teilnehmen means 'to attend or take part in the awards ceremony', with dative der after an for a fixed event.

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