das Bundesverdienstkreuz
Translation
Federal Cross of Merit, Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Examples
Er erhielt das Bundesverdienstkreuz für sein Engagement.
He received the Federal Cross of Merit for his commitment.
Die Forscherin wurde mit dem Bundesverdienstkreuz ausgezeichnet.
The researcher was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit.
Grammar Patterns
((to award)) ((sb.)) ((the Bundesverdienstkreuz)) to award the Federal Cross of Merit to sb. The scientist was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Orden (order/medal), Auszeichnung (award)
Etymology
Composed of 'Bund' (federal), 'Verdienst' (merit), and 'Kreuz' (cross).
Memory Tips
Picture a cross-shaped ('Kreuz') medal given for a great service or merit ('Verdienst') to the nation ('Bund').