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laudatory speech
A formal speech of praise given in honor of a person, often at an award ceremony or anniversary celebration.
Der Schauspieler hörte sichtlich gerührt der Laudatio seines Kollegen zu.
The actor listened to his colleague's laudatory speech, visibly moved.
'Laudatio' (laudatory speech) is a loanword from Latin, from 'laus' meaning 'praise'. It is used mainly in formal and ceremonial contexts such as award ceremonies or official honors.
Die Veranstaltung begann mit einer Laudatio auf den Gründer des Unternehmens.
The event began with a laudatory speech honoring the company's founder.
A speech of praise is 'gehalten' (given). The person being honored is introduced with the preposition 'auf' plus the accusative. A typical formulation is therefore: 'eine Laudatio auf jemanden halten' (to give a laudatory speech in honor of someone).
Der Bürgermeister hielt eine bewegende Laudatio auf die ehrenamtliche Helferin.
The mayor gave a moving laudatory speech in honor of the volunteer.
The person who gives a 'Laudatio' (laudatory speech) is called 'der Laudator' or 'die Laudatorin' (the laudator). Knowing this word helps you understand the context better.
Als Laudator wurde ein enger Freund des Künstlers ausgewählt.
A close friend of the artist was chosen as the laudator.
address / speech
An Ansprache is generally a formal speech given on a specific occasion. A Laudatio is more specific: it honors and praises a person, for example at an awards ceremony. Use Ansprache for general words addressed to the guests, and Laudatio for honoring the person receiving the award.
Bei der Preisverleihung würdigte die Direktorin die Gewinnerin in einer feierlichen Laudatio.
At the awards ceremony, the director honored the winner in a solemn laudatory speech.
Bei der Preisverleihung begrüßte die Direktorin die Gäste mit einer kurzen Ansprache.
At the awards ceremony, the director welcomed the guests with a short speech.
