preiskrönen
Translation
to award a prize to, to laureate
Examples
Die Jury wird den besten Film preiskrönen.
The jury will award a prize to the best film.
Sein Roman wurde preisgekrönt.
His novel was award-winning.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) to award a prize to sth./sb. The jury will award a prize to the best film.
Similar Words
Synonyms: auszeichnen (to distinguish), ehren (to honor), prämieren (to award a prize)
Etymology
A compound of 'Preis' (prize) and 'krönen' (to crown). Literally 'to crown with a prize'.
Memory Tips
Imagine placing a crown ('krönen') made of a prize ('Preis') on the winner's head.