die Anerkennung
Translation
recognition, acknowledgement, appreciation, approval
Examples
Er fand Anerkennung für seine Arbeit.
He found recognition for his work.
Die Anerkennung des Diploms war wichtig.
The recognition of the diploma was important.
Sie zollte ihm ihre volle Anerkennung.
She paid him her full respect.
Grammar Patterns
Anerkennung ((für+4)) recognition for sth. He is seeking recognition for his art.
Anerkennung ((j-s/et2)) recognition of sb./sth. The recognition of the degree is important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Wertschätzung (appreciation), die Würdigung (tribute), das Lob (praise); Antonyms: die Ablehnung (rejection), die Missachtung (disregard)
Etymology
From the prefix 'an-' (towards) + the verb 'erkennen' (to recognise) + the noun suffix '-ung'. Literally 'a recognising towards'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'an-erkennen' as directing recognition 'towards' (an) someone or something, leading to the meaning of approval or acknowledgement.