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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
'wählen' and 'küren' both have to do with selecting. 'wählen' is the normal word when you decide between several options, for example a course, a meal, or a person. 'küren' sounds more ceremonial and official. You crown or select someone or something for a title or special award, for example the winner or the best female player. Learners may confuse the words because both involve making a selection. In everyday language, you usually say 'wählen'; 'küren' fits better with competitions, prizes, and honors.
Am Wochenende kürte die Jury den besten Film des Festivals.
At the weekend, the jury crowned the best film of the festival.
Für das Mittagessen wähle ich heute die vegetarische Suppe.
For lunch today, I’m choosing the vegetarian soup.