preisen
Translation
to praise, to commend, to extol, to laud
Examples
Er preist die Qualität des Produkts.
He praises the quality of the product.
Man preist ihn als großen Künstler.
He is praised as a great artist.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) preisen to praise sb./sth. Er preist die Qualität des Produkts.
((sb.)) ((as sth.)) preisen to praise sb. as sth. Man preist ihn als großen Künstler.
Similar Words
Synonyms: loben (to praise), rühmen (to praise); Antonyms: tadeln (to blame), kritisieren (to criticize)
Etymology
Related to 'der Preis' (prize, price). Originally meant 'to set a price on, to value'.
Memory Tips
Think of giving someone a 'Preis' (prize) as a way of 'preisen' (praising) them for their work.