German Conversation · Level 112
45 words
German word
verleihen
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈlaɪ̯ən/
Meaning
- verbaward
Example
Die Jury verleiht dem Gewinner den Preis.
The jury awards the prize to the winner.
More examples
Der Verein verlieh ihr den Titel.
The association awarded her the title.
Core concept
A hand places a medal or another object into a recipient's hands, either as an official honor or for temporary use.
Common phrases
jemandem den Preis verleihen
award someone the prize
jemandem eine Auszeichnung verleihen
award someone an award
jemandem den Titel verleihen
confer a title on someone
Similar words
schenken: To give someone something or money permanently as a gift.
leihen: To lend something for temporary use, expecting it to be returned.
auszeichnen: To recognize someone's achievements publicly by granting an award or title.
Definition in German
jemandem etwas offiziell geben, besonders einen Preis, Titel oder eine Auszeichnung
Word origin
Verleihen combines ver- with the Germanic verb leihen, a relative of English lend, and covers both lending and formally granting honors.
Usage tips
- In the award sense, the recipient is normally dative in jemandem etwas verleihen, while the award is accusative.
Other meanings
- lendverb
Opposites
- entziehenwithdrawverb
Related words
- Verleihungawardingnoun
- verliehenawardedadjective