die Ehrung
Translation
honor, tribute, award, ceremony
Examples
Er erhielt eine Ehrung für seine Arbeit.
He received an honor for his work.
Die Ehrung der Sieger findet morgen statt.
The honoring of the victors takes place tomorrow.
Das ist eine große Ehrung für mich.
This is a great honor for me.
Grammar Patterns
eine Ehrung ((für j-n/et4)) an honor/tribute for (sb./sth.). That is an honor for his life's work.
eine Ehrung ((erhalten/bekommen)) to receive an honor/award. He received a high honor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: award, recognition, appreciation
Etymology
From the verb 'ehren' (to honor) + the noun suffix '-ung'. It signifies the act or result of honoring.
Memory Tips
The '-ung' suffix turns the verb 'ehren' into the noun 'Ehrung', representing the action.