aus|zeichnen
Translation
to award, to honor, to distinguish, to price (goods)
Examples
Er wurde mit einem Preis ausgezeichnet.
He was presented with an award.
Diese Eigenschaft zeichnet ihn aus.
This characteristic distinguishes him.
Die Ware muss noch ausgezeichnet werden.
The goods still need to be priced.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((with sth.)) to award (sb.) (with sth.) He was awarded with a medal.
((oneself)) ((through sth.)) to be distinguished (by sth.) She is distinguished by her diligence.
((sth.)) to price (sth.) The saleswoman is pricing the new goods.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ehren (to honor), prämieren (to award a prize), kennzeichnen (to mark)
Etymology
From `aus-` (out, markedly) + `zeichnen` (to draw, to mark). Literally 'to mark out'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'marking someone out' from the crowd for an award. Also, 'marking out' a product with a price. The adjective `ausgezeichnet` (excellent) is related.