die Huldigung
Translation
homage, tribute, veneration, allegiance
Examples
Der Ritter leistete dem König die Huldigung.
The knight paid homage to the king.
Sein Werk ist eine Huldigung an die Natur.
His work is a tribute to nature.
Grammar Patterns
to pay homage ((to sb.)) ((j-m)) die Huldigung erweisen The knight paid homage to the king.
a tribute ((to sth.)) eine Huldigung ((an+4)) His work is a tribute to nature.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ehrerbietung (reverence), Verehrung (veneration), Tribut (tribute); Antonyms: Missachtung (disregard)
Etymology
Derived from Middle High German 'huld' meaning 'grace' or 'favor', combined with the suffix '-ung' which forms nouns. Connected to the verb 'huldigen'.
Memory Tips
Associate 'Huld-' with 'hold', as in 'to hold someone in high regard'. This act of holding in esteem is a 'Huldigung'.