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prestige
The high standing, good reputation, and influence that a person, group, or institution enjoys in society.
Der Gewinn des Nobelpreises brachte dem Forscher weltweites Prestige.
Winning the Nobel Prize brought the researcher worldwide prestige.
'Prestige' (prestige) is often used with verbs that express gain, loss, or possession. Typical verbs are 'Prestige genießen' (to enjoy prestige), 'an Prestige gewinnen' (to gain prestige), or 'an Prestige verlieren' (to lose prestige).
Durch den Skandal hat der Politiker an Prestige verloren.
Because of the scandal, the politician lost prestige.
To say who or what the reputation belongs to, the genitive or the preposition 'von' (of/from) is often used. For example, people speak of the 'Prestige eines Amtes' (prestige of an office) or the 'Prestige von einer Marke' (prestige of a brand).
Das Prestige des Unternehmens hat unter der Krise gelitten.
The company's prestige has suffered during the crisis.
The word 'Prestige' (prestige) belongs to an elevated style of language. It is often found in texts about politics, business, science, and culture.
Für viele Sportler ist der Olympiasieg eine Frage des nationalen Prestiges.
For many athletes, winning the Olympics is a matter of national prestige.
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'das Ansehen' and 'das Prestige' both describe a good reputation and respect in society. 'Ansehen' is broader and can refer to people, professions, companies, or institutions. It means that others respect them. 'Prestige' sounds somewhat more formal and often emphasizes high status, influence, or a special social impact. 'Ansehen' works well in many normal situations. 'Prestige' is more suitable when the focus is on status, rank, or public impact.
Die Universität genießt viel Prestige, weil dort bekannte Forscher arbeiten.
The university enjoys a lot of prestige because well-known researchers work there.
Die Schule hat wegen ihrer guten Lehrer ein hohes Ansehen im Stadtteil.
The school has a strong reputation in the neighborhood because of its good teachers.