die Empfehlung
Translation
recommendation, suggestion, reference
Examples
Danke für die Empfehlung.
Thanks for the recommendation.
Auf seine Empfehlung hin habe ich das Buch gekauft.
I bought the book on his recommendation.
Können Sie mir eine Empfehlung geben?
Can you give me a recommendation?
Grammar Patterns
((a recommendation)) ((for sth.)) a recommendation for something. The waiter gave us a recommendation for the wine.
((on the recommendation)) ((of sb.)) on someone's recommendation. I am here on the recommendation of a friend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ratschlag (advice), Vorschlag (suggestion), Tipp (tip).
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'empfehlen' (to recommend). 'emp-' suggests receiving and 'fehlen' is related to entrusting, so it's like entrusting someone with a good option.
Memory Tips
Think of 'I'm feeling' good about this, so I'll give you an 'Emp-fehlung'.