German VERB C1 Rank 2763

preisen

to praise

preisen – pries – hat gepriesen

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Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry preisen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.

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preisen vs feiern

to celebrate

Both words can express strong appreciation for a person or a work. „Feiern“ emphasizes an enthusiastic reception and public attention, while „preisen“ sounds more elevated and focuses on explicit praise. Use „preisen“ in deliberately laudatory language and „feiern“ when visible enthusiasm is the focus.

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preisen

Die Kritiker priesen die Sängerin nach ihrem Auftritt als große Entdeckung.

After her performance, the critics praised the singer as a major new discovery.

feiern

Die Zuschauer feierten die Sängerin nach ihrem Auftritt begeistert.

The audience enthusiastically cheered the singer after her performance.

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