die Medaille
Translation
medal
Examples
Sie hat eine Goldmedaille gewonnen.
She won a gold medal.
Jede Medaille hat eine Kehrseite.
Every medal has a reverse side.
Grammar Patterns
to win ((a medal)) to win a medal He won the gold medal.
Similar Words
Auszeichnung (award), Orden (order/decoration), Trophäe (trophy)
Etymology
From French 'médaille', from Italian 'medaglia', ultimately from Latin 'metallum' (metal). Cognate with English 'medal'.
Memory Tips
It sounds very similar to the English word 'medal'. Picture an athlete receiving a shiny gold medal.