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prizewinner
A person who has received a prize or award for a special achievement.
Die Preisträger des Filmfestivals wurden bei einer feierlichen Gala geehrt.
The prizewinners of the film festival were honored at a festive gala.
The word is made up of 'der Preis' (prize) and 'der Träger' (bearer/carrier). So a 'Preisträger' (prizewinner) is literally a person who 'carries' or receives a prize.
Der Preisträger bedankte sich in einer kurzen Rede.
The prizewinner thanked everyone in a short speech.
'Preisträger' is a noun of the N-declension. This means it takes the ending '-n' in the genitive, dative, and accusative singular. In the plural, it ends in '-'.
Der Journalist interviewte den Preisträger.
The journalist interviewed the prizewinner.
To specify the type of prize, 'Preisträger' (prizewinner) is often used as the second part of a compound noun, for example 'Nobelpreisträger' (Nobel Prize winner) or 'Filmpreisträger' (film award winner).
Die Nobelpreisträgerin hielt eine beeindruckende Rede in Stockholm.
The Nobel Prize winner gave an impressive speech in Stockholm.
winner
The Sieger has won a competition and is therefore in first place. The Preisträger has received a prize or award for a special achievement, but does not necessarily have to be the winner of a competition. Sieger fits first place; Preisträger fits recognition through a prize.
Der Preisträger erhielt für seine Geschichte eine besondere Auszeichnung der Stadt.
The prizewinner received a special award from the city for the story.
Der Sieger des Schreibwettbewerbs belegte mit seiner Geschichte den ersten Platz.
The winner of the writing competition took first place with the story.
