der Hauptpreis
grand prize
The first, most valuable, or most important prize awarded in a competition, lottery, or raffle.
EXAMPLE
Mit ihrem Los hat sie den Hauptpreis, ein neues Auto, gewonnen.
With her ticket, she won the grand prize: a new car.
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grand prize
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word formation with 'Haupt-'
The prefix 'Haupt-' means 'most important' or 'biggest'. It is often used to refer to the most important thing in a category, e.g. 'Hauptgang' (main course) or 'Hauptrolle' (leading role). The 'Hauptpreis' is therefore the most important prize.
EXAMPLE
Die Schauspielerin gewann den Preis für die beste Hauptrolle.
The actress won the award for best leading role.
Typical verbs
'Hauptpreis' (grand prize) is very often combined with the verb 'gewinnen' (to win). Other typical verbs are 'verlosen' (to raffle off) or 'bekommen' (to receive/get).
EXAMPLE
Wer wird dieses Jahr den Hauptpreis gewinnen?
Who will win the grand prize this year?
Context: competition
You will almost always find this word in the context of competitions, games, lotteries, or award ceremonies. Signal words are 'Lotterie' (lottery), 'Wettbewerb' (competition), 'Tombola' (raffle), or 'Gewinnspiel' (prize draw).
EXAMPLE
Jedes Los hat die Chance auf den Hauptpreis.
Every ticket has a chance to win the grand prize.
Compare with
Hauptpreis vs Gewinn
profit / prize
In a raffle, both Gewinn and Hauptpreis can refer to something a person receives. Gewinn means the specific monetary or material prize that was won, while Hauptpreis refers to the highest or most important prize offered at the event. Use Hauptpreis for the most valuable prize and the more general Gewinn for what was actually won.
Hauptpreis
Das neue Fahrrad war bei der Verlosung der Hauptpreis.
The new bicycle was the grand prize in the raffle.
Gewinn
Mein Gewinn bei der Verlosung war ein neues Fahrrad.
My prize in the raffle was a new bicycle.
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