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prämieren
to award
To honor someone or something with a prize or award for a special achievement or quality.
example
Der Film wurde auf dem Festival mit dem Hauptpreis prämiert.
The film was awarded the main prize at the festival.
prämieren
to award
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Word structure
The verb 'prämieren' (to award) derives directly from the noun 'die Prämie' (bonus/prize), which means 'Preis' (prize) or 'Auszeichnung' (award). So it literally means 'to provide with a prize/bonus.'
EXAMPLE
Für herausragende Leistungen erhalten Mitarbeiter eine Prämie.
Employees receive a bonus for outstanding performance.
Often in the passive
This verb is very often used in the passive to emphasize what or who received the award, rather than who presented it.
EXAMPLE
Das Buch wurde mit dem Deutschen Buchpreis prämiert.
The book was awarded the German Book Prize.
Correct prepositions
You use 'prämieren mit + dative' to name the prize, and 'prämieren für + accusative' to name the reason for the award.
EXAMPLE
Die Forscherin wurde mit dem Nobelpreis für ihre Entdeckungen prämiert.
The researcher was awarded the Nobel Prize for her discoveries.
Compare with
prämieren vs auszeichnen
to award / to distinguish
'auszeichnen' and 'prämieren' can be used very similarly when someone or something receives a prize for a special achievement or quality. 'auszeichnen' sounds a little more general and emphasizes the honor. 'prämieren' places stronger emphasis on the fact that there is a prize or reward, for example in a competition. Learners may confuse the words because both often appear with competitions, projects, or good achievements. In many such sentences, both are possible; 'prämieren' fits especially well when a prize is actually being awarded.
prämieren
Beim Stadtfest prämiert die Jury den schönsten Kuchen.
At the town festival, the jury awards a prize to the most beautiful cake.
auszeichnen
Die Jury zeichnet den jungen Fotografen für seine Arbeit aus.
The jury honors the young photographer for his work.
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