Literaturpreis

literary prize, literary award

noun li-te-ra-TOOR-price Rare

Usage Note

Literaturpreis is any prize awarded for literary achievement. Germany has many, including the Deutscher Buchpreis and Georg-Büchner-Preis. Winning one significantly boosts an author's readership and status.

Examples

"Die Autorin erhielt den bedeutenden Literaturpreis für ihr Lebenswerk."

Natural Translation

The author received the prestigious literary prize for her life's work.

Literal Translation

The author received the significant literary-prize for her life's-work.

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