die Anerkennung
Translation
recognitions, acknowledgements, appreciations, credits
Examples
Er erhielt viele Anerkennungen für seine Arbeit.
He received many acknowledgements for his work.
Grammar Patterns
to find/receive ((recognition)) ((for sth.)) His work is finally finding recognition.
to pay ((tribute/recognition)) ((to sb.)) We pay tribute to him for his achievement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: praise, appreciation, tribute; Antonyms: criticism, disapproval
Etymology
From the verb 'anerkennen' (to recognize) plus the common noun-forming suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
The '-ung' suffix in German almost always creates a feminine noun (die), just like '-tion' or '-ness' in English often follow patterns.