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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSonderpreis
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈzɔndɐˌpʁaɪs
"Sie erhielt einen Sonderpreis für ihre herausragenden Leistungen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A distinct honor or recognition given for exceptional achievement in a specific field.
"She received a special award for her outstanding contributions to the community." - 2
An award that is not part of the standard set of awards but is given for unique or extraordinary circumstances.
"The committee decided to present a special award to the volunteer for her years of dedicated service."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'special' originates from the Latin 'specialis', meaning 'particular' or 'individual', while 'award' comes from the Old French 'esguarder', meaning 'to guard' or 'to keep'. Over time, 'award' evolved to signify a recognition or honor given for merit.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Special Award" is said worldwide
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Prix spécial
Transliteration: pʁi spe.sjal
"Elle a reçu un prix spécial pour ses contributions exceptionnelles."
Sonderpreis
Transliteration: ˈzɔndɐˌpʁaɪs
"Sie erhielt einen Sonderpreis für ihre herausragenden Leistungen."
Premio speciale
Transliteration: ˈprɛmjo speˈtʃale
"Ha ricevuto un premio speciale per il suo impegno."
Premio especial
Transliteration: ˈpɾe.mjo es.peˈθjal
"Recibió un premio especial por su dedicación."
Prêmio especial
Transliteration: ˈpɾe.mju es.peˈtʃaw
"Ela recebeu um prêmio especial por suas contribuições."
विशेष पुरस्कार
Transliteration: viśeṣa puraskār
"उन्हें उनके उत्कृष्ट योगदान के लिए विशेष पुरस्कार मिला।"
特别奖
Transliteration: tè bié jiǎng
"她因其杰出的贡献而获得特别奖。"
특별상
Transliteration: teugbyeolsang
"그녀는 특별상을 받았다."
特別賞
Transliteration: tokubetsushō
"彼女は特別賞を受賞しました。"
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