preiswürdig
Translation
praiseworthy, award-winning, commendable
Examples
Seine Arbeit ist wirklich preiswürdig.
His work is truly praiseworthy.
Der preiswürdige Film gewann viele Oscars.
The award-winning film won many Oscars.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is praiseworthy (something) is praiseworthy His performance is praiseworthy.
a praiseworthy + noun a praiseworthy (noun) He performed a praiseworthy deed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lobenswert, auszeichnungswürdig, anerkennenswert; Antonyms: tadelnswert, unwürdig
Etymology
Composed of 'Preis' (prize, praise) and '-würdig' (worthy). Literally means 'worthy of a prize/praise'.
Memory Tips
Think of something that is 'worthy' of a 'prize' or 'praise'.