Anerkennung

recognition

noun AN-er-ken-nung Less Common

Also means

appreciation

Usage Note

Anerkennung is the noun from anerkennen (to acknowledge), covering both social esteem ('recognition, appreciation') and formal validation, as in die Anerkennung eines Abschlusses (recognition of a degree). The set phrase Anerkennung finden means to gain acceptance or be well received. Use Anerkennung zollen to express the formal idiom 'to pay tribute' to someone.

Examples

"Sie erhielt viel Anerkennung für ihre Arbeit."

Natural Translation

She received much recognition for her work.

Literal Translation

She received much recognition for her work.

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