appreciation / valuation
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appreciation
The recognition and positive evaluation of the qualities, performance, or value of a person or thing.
Sie zeigte ihre Wertschätzung für seine Hilfe mit einem kleinen Geschenk.
She showed her appreciation for his help with a small gift.
valuation
The expert estimation of the financial or material value of an object, property, or company.
Die Wertschätzung des Kunstwerks durch den Experten übertraf alle Erwartungen.
The expert’s valuation of the artwork exceeded all expectations.
The word consists of 'Wert' (value) and 'Schätzung' (estimation). So it literally means to 'estimate/appreciate' the value of something. This can refer to emotional value (recognition) or financial value (assessment).
Die Schätzung des Wertes des alten Buches war überraschend hoch.
The estimate of the value of the old book was surprisingly high.
The context makes the difference: if people, feelings, or collaboration are being discussed, recognition is meant. If it is about experts, money, art, or real estate, the financial valuation is meant.
Er bekommt im Team viel Wertschätzung für seine Kreativität.
He receives a lot of appreciation in the team for his creativity.
When it is about recognition, 'Wertschätzung' (appreciation) is often combined with the verbs 'zeigen' (to show), 'ausdrücken' (to express), or the more formal 'entgegenbringen' (to show/extend).
Der Chef drückte seine Wertschätzung für die gute Arbeit aus.
The boss expressed his appreciation for the good work.
Appreciation is directed 'für' eine Person oder Sache (for a person or thing; accusative) or is expressed with the genitive. A person can also 'genießen' Wertschätzung (enjoy appreciation/be held in esteem).
Ich empfinde große Wertschätzung für ihre ehrliche Art.
I feel great appreciation for her honest manner.
recognition
Anerkennung and Wertschätzung both express a positive attitude toward a person or their achievement. Anerkennung often refers to explicit praise, while Wertschätzung tends to describe lasting personal esteem. Use Anerkennung for praise and Wertschätzung for an enduring attitude.
Nach dem erfolgreichen Projekt zeigte die Leiterin dem Team ihre Wertschätzung auch im Alltag.
After the successful project, the manager showed her appreciation for the team in everyday life as well.
Nach dem erfolgreichen Projekt sprach die Leiterin dem Team ihre Anerkennung aus.
After the successful project, the manager expressed her recognition of the team.
