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award
A prize or honor given for a special achievement, especially in the fields of film, music, art, or business.
Die Schauspielerin hat für ihre Rolle einen wichtigen Award gewonnen.
The actress won an important award for her role.
'Award' is a word from English that is firmly established in German. It is used especially in the fields of film, music, media, and business.
Der Film erhielt bei der Verleihung mehrere Awards.
The film received several awards at the ceremony.
Common verbs combined with 'Award' are: 'einen Award gewinnen' (to win an award), 'erhalten' (to receive), or 'bekommen' (to get). A jury can 'einen Award verleihen' (present/give an award).
Die Band wurde mit einem wichtigen Musik-Award ausgezeichnet.
The band was honored with an important music award.
'Award' is often used as the second part of compound nouns to specify the type of distinction. Examples include 'Film-Award' (film award), 'Design-Award' (design award), or 'Marketing-Award' (marketing award).
Das Unternehmen gewann einen Innovations-Award für sein neues Produkt.
The company won an innovation award for its new product.
price / prize
Preis is the neutral, general term for an award or prize. Award also refers to an award that is presented, but especially in film, music, art, or business it sounds like a modern industry term. It also often works as part of an official name.
Die Jury verlieh dem Film den offiziellen Festival-Award für das beste Drehbuch.
The jury gave the film the official Festival Award for best screenplay.
Die Jury verlieh dem Film einen Preis für das beste Drehbuch.
The jury gave the film a prize for best screenplay.
