recognition
die Anerkennung, die Anerkennungen
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recognition
The positive assessment and appreciation of an achievement, a person, or a thing; praise and respect.
Für seine langjährige Arbeit erhielt er die verdiente Anerkennung seiner Kollegen.
For his many years of work, he received the deserved recognition of his colleagues.
recognition
The official confirmation of the validity or legality of something, for example a degree, a status, or paternity.
Die Anerkennung seines ausländischen Diploms in Deutschland war ein langwieriger Prozess.
The recognition of his foreign diploma in Germany was a lengthy process.
recognition
In international law, the formal acceptance of a state or government by other states.
Nach der Unabhängigkeitserklärung folgte die internationale Anerkennung des neuen Staates.
After the declaration of independence came the international recognition of the new state.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Anerkennungen |
| genitive | der Anerkennung |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Anerkennung | die Anerkennungen |
| accusative | die Anerkennung | die Anerkennungen |
| dative | der Anerkennung | den Anerkennungen |
| genitive | der Anerkennung | der Anerkennungen |
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The noun 'Anerkennung' (recognition) derives from the separable verb 'anerkennen' (to recognize/acknowledge). This verb consists of 'an' and 'erkennen'. The prefix 'an' adds the additional component of acceptance or confirmation to the meaning of 'erkennen' (to recognize).
Es ist wichtig, die Leistungen von Mitarbeitern anzuerkennen.
It is important to recognize employees' achievements.
The meaning of 'Anerkennung' (recognition) depends heavily on the context. If it is about praise and respect in a social or professional environment, personal appreciation is meant. In connection with words like 'Diplom' (diploma), 'Status' (status), or 'Antrag' (application), it refers to an official, legal confirmation.
Er fand für sein Engagement große Anerkennung im Team.
He received great recognition in the team for his commitment.
When it is about praise and respect, 'Anerkennung' (recognition) is often used with certain verbs. Typical phrases are 'Anerkennung finden' (to gain recognition), 'Anerkennung bekommen' (to receive recognition), or, in formal language, 'jemandem Anerkennung zollen' (to pay tribute to someone/show someone recognition).
Ihre Forschung findet weltweit Anerkennung.
Her research is gaining recognition worldwide.
In the context of official validity, 'Anerkennung' (recognition) is often used with the genitive or the preposition 'von' to specify what is being recognized. Common verbs in this context are 'beantragen' (to apply for), 'erhalten' (to receive), or 'verweigern' (to refuse).
Sie hat die Anerkennung ihrer ausländischen Zeugnisse beantragt.
She applied for recognition of her foreign certificates.
The meaning in the sense of international law is technical language. It is used almost exclusively in political, diplomatic, or legal texts about international relations.
Die diplomatische Anerkennung ist ein zentraler Akt im Völkerrecht.
Diplomatic recognition is a central act in international law.
honor
Both words can express positive appreciation for an achievement. Anerkennung generally denotes praise and respect, while die Ehre presents appreciation more strongly as a special distinction or a pleasing honor. For general praise, Anerkennung is the better choice; for an explicitly felt honor, die Ehre is more appropriate.
Für ihren Sieg bekam sie viel Anerkennung von den anderen.
She received a lot of recognition from the others for her victory.
Für ihren Sieg war es eine große Ehre, den Preis zu erhalten.
It was a great honor to receive the prize for her victory.
