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 gave him her full recognition.
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
Composed of the prefix 'an-' (towards) + the verb 'erkennen' (to recognize) + the noun suffix '-ung'. It literally means 'a recognizing towards'.
Memory Tips
Visualize 'an-erkennen' as turning your recognition 'towards' (an) a person's achievement, thus giving them acknowledgement.