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to crown
To select someone or something for a title, award, or special position in a ceremonial or official act. It is an elevated form of 'wählen' (to choose/elect) or 'ernennen' (to appoint/name).
Eine Fachjury wird den besten Film des Festivals küren.
A panel of experts will crown the best film of the festival.
The verb 'küren' (to crown/select) is very often used in a fixed structure: you crown someone (accusative) as something (dative). The dative part names the title or position being awarded.
Die Jury kürte den Roman zum Buch des Jahres.
The jury crowned the novel Book of the Year.
'Küren' (to crown/select) is an elevated word used in a ceremonial or official context. It describes selection in competitions, award ceremonies, or for honorary titles, e.g. 'Sportler des Jahres' (Sportsman of the Year), 'Weinkönigin' (Wine Queen).
Die Leser des Magazins kürten ihn zum beliebtesten Schauspieler.
The magazine's readers crowned him the most popular actor.
The verb is related to the noun 'die Kürung' (crowning/selection), which refers to the ceremonial act of choosing someone. This underlines the official and special character of the word.
Die Kürung der Sieger findet am Abend statt.
The crowning of the winners takes place in the evening.
to vote / choose / dial
Both verbs can express selecting a person or thing for a title or award. „Wählen“ is neutral and common in everyday language, while „küren“ places greater emphasis on a ceremonial or official act. „Wählen“ is suitable for an ordinary selection; „küren“ is particularly appropriate for a festive honor.
Bei der Gala kürte die Jury den besten Film des Jahres.
At the gala, the jury crowned the best film of the year.
Die Jury wählte den besten Film des Jahres.
The jury chose the best film of the year.
