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trophy
An object, such as a cup or medal, that is awarded as a prize for a victory or a special achievement, especially in sports.
Die Mannschaft reckte stolz die Trophäe in die Höhe.
The team proudly held the trophy high in the air.
trophy
An object taken from a defeated opponent or a killed animal (e.g., antlers, hide) as a sign of victory or as a keepsake.
Der Jäger hängte die Geweihe als Trophäen an die Wand.
The hunter hung the antlers on the wall as trophies.
The context makes the meaning clear. In connection with sports and competitions, it means a prize. In the context of hunting, war, or conflicts, it means a keepsake from a victory or a kill.
Der Sieger des Tennisturniers erhielt eine silberne Trophäe.
The winner of the tennis tournament received a silver trophy.
In a sports context, 'Trophäe' (trophy) is often used with verbs like 'gewinnen' (to win), 'bekommen' (to receive), 'überreichen' (to present/hand over), or 'in die Höhe heben' (to lift up).
Der Kapitän durfte die Trophäe als Erster entgegennehmen.
The captain was allowed to receive the trophy first.
In this meaning, 'Trophäe' (trophy) is often used with verbs like 'sammeln' (to collect) or 'ausstellen' (to display). Common examples are hunting trophies such as antlers or a hide.
Er sammelte auf seinen Reisen Trophäen aus aller Welt.
He collected trophies from all over the world on his travels.
price / prize
A Preis generally refers to the award or prize given for a victory or a special achievement. A Trophäe is specifically the object awarded, such as a cup or medal. When referring to the specific visible award, Trophäe is more precise.
Die Mannschaft erhielt für ihren Turniersieg eine silberne Trophäe.
The team received a silver trophy for winning the tournament.
Die Mannschaft erhielt für ihren Turniersieg einen Preis.
The team received a prize for winning the tournament.
