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Anerkennung

/ˈʔaːnɛɐ̯kɛnʊŋ/
noun★Intermediate💡 recognition

“Sie erhielt für ihre Arbeit viel Anerkennung.”

She received a lot of recognition for her work.

formal

official acceptance or appreciation of something as valid or true

Die Anerkennung seiner Leistungen war ihm sehr wichtig.

The recognition of his achievements was very important to him.

💡

Often used in professional, academic, or legal contexts.

neutral

gratitude or praise for something done

Er zeigte Anerkennung für ihre Hilfe.

He showed appreciation for her help.

⚖️Law
technical

in law: acknowledgment of a claim or document

Die Anerkennung des Testaments erfolgte durch den Notar.

The testament was acknowledged by the notary.

Collocations

Anerkennung findento gain recognitionAnerkennung zollento pay tribute/acknowledgesoziale Anerkennungsocial recognition

Synonyms

BestätigungWertschätzungAchtungRespekt

Antonyms

MissachtungAblehnungIgnoranz

💡Pro Tip

Common mistake: 'Anerkennung' vs 'Anerkennungsurkunde'

'Anerkennung' is the general concept, while 'Anerkennungsurkunde' specifically means a certificate of recognition (e.g., for academic degrees or professional qualifications).

⚡Gold Rule

When to use 'Anerkennung'

Use for official recognition (e.g., of achievements, documents, or claims). For personal gratitude, 'Dankbarkeit' or 'Wertschätzung' may be more appropriate.

📖Word Origin

From Middle High German 'anerkennen' (to acknowledge), composed of 'an-' (toward) + 'erkennen' (to recognize). First attested in the 15th century.

📝Usage Notes

Anerkennung is a feminine noun (die Anerkennung). In compound forms, it often appears as '-anerkennung' (e.g., 'Anerkennungsurkunde' = certificate of recognition).

Word Breakdown

an-
toward/up to
prefix
+
erkennen
to recognize/acknowledge
root
+
-ung
creates a feminine noun from verbs
suffix
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