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Preisverleihung
🏆 What exactly is a Preisverleihung?
The German noun die Preisverleihung (feminine, plural: die Preisverleihungen) refers to a formal event or ceremony where prizes or awards (Preise or Auszeichnungen) are presented to individuals or groups for special achievements. It's a compound noun made up of Preis (prize, award, reward) and Verleihung (the act of conferring, awarding, presenting).
Because the base word Verleihung is feminine (words ending in -ung are almost always feminine in German), die Preisverleihung is also feminine. There are no exceptions or potential confusions with other articles for this word. It's always die Preisverleihung.
Article rules for der, die, and das
-ung → always feminine.
There are many -ung words, we won't list them all. There are only a few exceptions.
🧐 Grammar at a Glance: Die Preisverleihung
The noun die Preisverleihung is feminine. Here are the declension tables:
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Preisverleihung |
| Genitive | der | Preisverleihung |
| Dative | der | Preisverleihung |
| Accusative | die | Preisverleihung |
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Preisverleihungen |
| Genitive | der | Preisverleihungen |
| Dative | den | Preisverleihungen |
| Accusative | die | Preisverleihungen |
Example Sentences
- Die jährliche Preisverleihung findet im großen Saal statt.
(The annual award ceremony takes place in the large hall.) - Wir freuen uns auf die Teilnahme an der Preisverleihung.
(We look forward to participating in the award ceremony.) - Während der Preisverleihung wurden viele Reden gehalten.
(During the award ceremony, many speeches were given.) - Die Organisatoren planen mehrere Preisverleihungen für das kommende Jahr.
(The organizers are planning several award ceremonies for the coming year.)
🎤 How and When to Use 'Preisverleihung'?
The term Preisverleihung is used to describe formal events where awards are presented. This can happen in various contexts:
- Culture: Film awards (e.g., Oscar-Verleihung - Oscar ceremony), literary prizes, music awards.
- Science: Nobel Prize ceremony (Nobelpreisverleihung), honors for research achievements.
- Sports: Award ceremonies for winners (Siegerehrungen), accolades for athletes.
- Business: Entrepreneur awards, innovation prizes.
The word has a rather formal connotation and describes the entire event, not just the act of handing over the prize itself. Synonyms like Ehrung (honor, tribute) or Auszeichnung (award, distinction) can also refer to the prize itself or a less formal act of recognition.
🧠 Mnemonics for Preisverleihung
Article Mnemonic: Words ending in -ung in German are almost always feminine (die). Think of: die Rechnung (the bill), die Wohnung (the apartment), die Bedeutung (the meaning). So, Verleihung ends in -ung, making it die Verleihung, and therefore die Preisverleihung. Imagine the -ung ending is like a queen (feminine!) presenting the prize.
Meaning Mnemonic: Picture a grand ceremony (the Verleihung part) where someone receives a shiny Preis (prize). Putting them together gives you the event: the Preisverleihung, the award ceremony.
↔️ Similar and Opposite Terms
Synonyms (Similar Meaning):
- Die Ehrung: (honor, tribute) Emphasizes the honor bestowed; can also be the act itself.
- Die Auszeichnung: (award, distinction) Can refer to both the prize itself and the ceremony.
- Die Prämierung: (awarding of prizes) Similar to Preisverleihung, often used in the context of competitions (e.g., Weinprämierung - wine awards).
- Die Siegerehrung: (victory ceremony) Specifically in sports for honoring the winners.
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning):
Direct antonyms are difficult. Conceptually, one might contrast with:
- Die Ablehnung / Nichtberücksichtigung: (rejection / non-consideration) The opposite of being awarded.
- Die Strafe / Sanktion: (punishment / sanction) A negative consequence instead of a reward.
Beware of Confusion:
- Der Preis: (the prize) Only the award itself, not the ceremony. Note the different article (der).
- Die Verleihung: (the act of awarding/conferring) The act of presenting something, not specifically limited to prizes (could be conferring a title, Titelverleihung).
😂 A Little Joke
Warum hat der Wecker einen Preis gewonnen?
Weil er immer zur Stelle war, wenn es Zeit für die Preisverleihung war! ⏰🏆
(Why did the alarm clock win an award? Because it was always there when it was time for the award ceremony!)
📜 Poem about the Preisverleihung
Im Saale Glanz, das Licht gedimmt,
Ein jeder hofft, ist froh gestimmt.
Die Spannung steigt, Applaus erklingt,
Wenn man den Preis nach vorne bringt.
Für Mühe, Kunst und großen Fleiß,
Gibt's heut' den wohlverdienten Preis.
Die Preisverleihung, feierlich,
Ein Dank an dich, ein Lob an dich!
(In the hall's gleam, the light is dimmed,
Everyone hopes, is happily primed.
Tension rises, applause resounds,
When the prize to the front is brought around.
For effort, art, and diligence great,
Today the well-deserved prize awaits.
The award ceremony, solemn and grand,
A thank you to you, praise across the land!)
❓ Little Riddle
Ich bin ein Fest mit Glanz und Ehr,
Bring Auszeichnung und noch viel mehr.
Menschen kommen, fein gemacht,
Haben an den Sieg gedacht.
Ein Name wird genannt, Applaus wird laut,
Ein Pokal, auf den man schaut.
Was bin ich für ein Event, sag an,
Wo man stolz Preise nehmen kann?
(I am a celebration with glamour and honor,
Bringing awards and much, much more.
People arrive, dressed so neat,
Having thought of victory's feat.
A name is called, applause rings out,
A trophy that people look about.
What kind of event am I, tell me true,
Where one can proudly accept prizes anew?)
Solution: Die Preisverleihung (The award ceremony)
ℹ️ Additional Info
Word Composition:
The word "Preisverleihung" is a compound noun (ein Kompositum), composed of:
- Der Preis: Meaning 'prize', 'award', or 'reward' in this context.
- Die Verleihung: Derived from the verb 'verleihen', meaning 'to award', 'to confer', 'to bestow'. The -ung suffix turns it into a noun and makes it feminine.
Together, it describes the act or event of bestowing an award.
📝 Summary: is it der, die or das Preisverleihung?
The German word Preisverleihung is feminine. The correct article is die. Example: Die Preisverleihung war sehr spannend. (The award ceremony was very exciting.)