die Ehrung
Translation
honour, tribute, award, ceremony
Examples
Er erhielt eine Ehrung für seine Arbeit.
He received an honour for his work.
Die Ehrung der Sieger findet morgen statt.
The honouring of the victors takes place tomorrow.
Das ist eine große Ehrung für mich.
This is a great honour for me.
Grammar Patterns
eine Ehrung ((für j-n/et4)) an honour/tribute for (sb./sth.). That is an honour for his life's work.
eine Ehrung ((erhalten/bekommen)) to receive an honour/award. He received a high honour.
Similar Words
Synonyms: award, recognition, appreciation
Etymology
From the verb 'ehren' (to honour) + the noun suffix '-ung'. It signifies the act or result of honouring.
Memory Tips
The '-ung' suffix turns the verb 'ehren' into the noun 'Ehrung', representing the action.