die Huldigung
Translation
homage, tribute, veneration, allegiance
Examples
Der Ritter leistete dem König die Huldigung.
The knight paid homage to the king.
Sein Werk ist eine Huldigung an die Natur.
His work is a tribute to nature.
Grammar Patterns
to pay homage ((to sb.)) ((j-m)) die Huldigung erweisen The knight paid homage to the king.
a tribute ((to sth.)) eine Huldigung ((an+4)) His work is a tribute to nature.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ehrerbietung (reverence), Verehrung (veneration), Tribut (tribute); Antonyms: Missachtung (disrespect)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'huld' (grace, favour) plus the noun-forming suffix '-ung'. Related to the verb 'huldigen' (to pay homage).
Memory Tips
Think of 'huld' as sounding like 'hold'. You 'hold' someone in high esteem, which is a form of homage.