diploma / degree
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degree
An official certificate that confirms the successful completion of a university degree program, especially at universities of applied sciences or universities under older degree regulations.
Nach ihrem Abschluss als Diplom-Ingenieurin fand sie schnell eine gute Stelle.
After graduating as a Diplom engineer, she quickly found a good position.
To distinguish the meanings, pay attention to the context. In connection with a university, university of applied sciences, or professional titles, it refers to the academic degree. At sports festivals, swimming courses, or competitions, it is a simple certificate given as an award.
Für die Stelle wird ein abgeschlossenes Diplom in Betriebswirtschaft verlangt.
A completed degree in business administration is required for the position.
The Diplom was long the standard university degree in Germany, comparable to a master's degree. Today it is mostly replaced by bachelor's and master's degrees, but it is still very common in professional titles and among older graduates.
Mein Vater ist noch Diplom-Chemiker, ich habe einen Master in Chemie gemacht.
My father is still a Diplom chemist; I did a master's in chemistry.
The term 'Diplom-' is often used as part of a professional title to indicate the academic degree. Examples are 'Diplom-Ingenieur' (Diplom engineer) or 'Diplom-Kauffrau' (female Diplom business graduate).
Die Firma sucht eine Diplom-Informatikerin für die Softwareentwicklung.
The company is looking for a female Diplom computer scientist for software development.
price / prize
'der Preis' and 'das Diplom' can both be connected to a special achievement. A 'Preis' is the award or prize itself, for example in a competition. A 'Diplom', on the other hand, is a certificate. It can confirm an award, but it can also show the completion of a degree program. Learners may confuse the words because after a good achievement, you sometimes receive both. In practical terms: you win a Preis, but you receive or show a Diplom as a document.
Nach dem Kurs hängt Mehmet sein Diplom an die Wand.
After the course, Mehmet hangs his diploma on the wall.
Nach dem Konzert bekam die Gruppe einen Preis für ihren Auftritt.
After the concert, the group received a prize for their performance.