Silbermedaille

silver medal

noun ZIL-ber-meh-DAL-yeh Rare

Usage Note

Silbermedaille is awarded for second place. Sich mit der Silbermedaille zufriedengeben implies accepting runner-up status. Like Goldmedaille, it is often paired with the verb holen (fetch/get) or gewinnen in sports reporting.

Examples

"Er gewann die Silbermedaille im 400-Meter-Lauf mit persönlicher Bestzeit."

Natural Translation

He won the silver medal in the 400 metres with a personal best.

Literal Translation

He won the silver-medal in the 400-metre-run with personal best-time.

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