die Krönung
Translation
coronation, crowning, culmination, pinnacle
Examples
Die Krönung des Königs war ein großes Fest.
The king's coronation was a big celebration.
Das Dessert war die Krönung des Menüs.
The dessert was the crowning glory of the menu.
Grammar Patterns
the coronation of ((sb.)) Die Krönung des Prinzen findet morgen statt.
the culmination of ((sth.)) Das war die Krönung eines langen Arbeitstages.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Höhepunkt (climax), Vollendung (completion)
Etymology
From 'Krone' (crown) + the noun-forming suffix '-ung'. Literally 'a crowning'.
Memory Tips
Picture the act of placing a 'Krone' (crown) on someone's head during their 'Krönung' (coronation).