der Sonderpreis
special price
A temporarily reduced price for a product or service; a special offer.
EXAMPLE
Das Notebook gibt es diese Woche zum Sonderpreis für nur 499 Euro.
The laptop is available this week at a special price of only 499 euros.
der Sonderpreis
special price / special prize
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Meanings
der Sonderpreis
special prize
A special award given in a competition in addition to the main prizes.
EXAMPLE
Die junge Autorin erhielt für ihr Debüt den Sonderpreis der Jury.
The young author received the jury's special prize for her debut.
Usage tips
Compound word
The word is made up of 'Sonder-' (which means 'special') and 'Preis' (price/prize). So a 'Sonderpreis' is always a 'special price/prize', either as a discount or as an award.
EXAMPLE
Für ihre herausragende Leistung erhielt sie einen Sonderpreis.
She received a special prize for her outstanding performance.
Context clue
You can recognize the meaning from the context. If it is about shopping, offers, and money, it means the discount. If it is about competitions, juries, and awards, it means the honorary prize.
EXAMPLE
Diese Kaffeemaschine gibt es nur heute zum Sonderpreis.
This coffee machine is available at a special price today only.
Fixed preposition
When the reduced price is meant, the preposition 'zu' is almost always used: 'etwas zum Sonderpreis kaufen' (to buy something at a special price) or 'etwas zum Sonderpreis anbieten' (to offer something at a special price).
EXAMPLE
Ich habe die Jacke zum Sonderpreis bekommen.
I got the jacket at a special price.
Typical verbs
In the context of an award, a 'Sonderpreis' is often 'verliehen' (awarded), 'vergeben' (given), 'erhalten' (received), or 'gewonnen' (won).
EXAMPLE
Dem jungen Musiker wurde der Sonderpreis der Jury verliehen.
The young musician was awarded the jury's special prize.
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