German Conversation · Level 93
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German word
Würdigung
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈvʏɐ̯dɪgʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounpraise
Example
Er erhielt viel Würdigung für seine Hilfe.
He received much praise for his help.
More examples
Seine Initiative fand breite Würdigung in der Bevölkerung.
His initiative received widespread praise among the public.
Core concept
A person's contribution is placed on a public honor board, where its value receives clear acknowledgment.
Common phrases
breite Würdigung
widespread praise
Würdigung zollen
pay tribute
Similar words
Anerkennung: Recognition that affirms the value of someone's effort or ability.
Lob: Spoken or brief praise for someone's actions or results.
Ehrung: Public honor for achievements, often given at a ceremony.
Auszeichnung: An official prize, such as a certificate or medal, for a specific achievement.
Definition in German
Bezeichnet das ausdrückliche Anerkennen und Honorieren einer Tat oder Leistung, oft verbunden mit öffentlicher Erwähnung.
Word origin
Würdigung derives from würdig, 'worthy', with the verb-forming element -igen and the noun-forming suffix -ung.
Usage tips
- Würdigung is feminine, so the article is die, and its plural is Würdigungen; the ending -ung does not indicate a masculine noun.