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gold medal
A medal made of gold that is awarded in a competition, especially in sports, for first place.
Die Athletin gewann bei den Olympischen Spielen die Goldmedaille im Weitsprung.
The athlete won the gold medal in long jump at the Olympic Games.
The word is straightforward and is made up of 'Gold' (gold) and 'die Medaille' (the medal). So it literally describes a medal that is made of gold or gold-plated and symbolizes the highest rank.
Der Traum jedes Sportlers ist eine Goldmedaille.
Every athlete's dream is a gold medal.
'Goldmedaille' (gold medal) is part of a clear system for marking the first three places. For second place, there is the 'Silbermedaille' (silver medal), and for third place, the 'Bronzemedaille' (bronze medal).
Er gewann Silber, seine Teamkollegin holte die Goldmedaille.
He won silver; his teammate took the gold medal.
In a sports context, 'Goldmedaille' (gold medal) is often used with the verbs 'gewinnen' (to win), 'holen' (to get/win), or 'erkämpfen' (to fight for and win). These emphasize success and effort.
Die Mannschaft hat sich bei der Weltmeisterschaft die Goldmedaille geholt.
The team took the gold medal at the World Championship.
Pay attention to the prepositions: you win a gold medal 'in' a discipline, for example 'im Schwimmen' (in swimming), and 'bei' a competition, for example 'bei den Olympischen Spielen' (at the Olympic Games).
Sie gewann eine Goldmedaille im 100-Meter-Lauf.
She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race.
price / prize
'der Preis' and 'die Goldmedaille' can both be something won for a special achievement. 'Preis' is the general word for an award or a prize. A 'Goldmedaille' is much more specific: it is a medal for first place, especially in sports. The words can be confused because a gold medal can also be a prize. But not every prize is a gold medal.
Bei den Meisterschaften hat Tom die Goldmedaille im Schwimmen gewonnen.
At the championships, Tom won the gold medal in swimming.
Sie bekam einen Preis für ihre gute Idee im Projekt.
She received a prize for her good idea in the project.