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honor

/ˈɒn.ə/ /ˈɑn.ɚ/

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noun

Ehrfurcht, Wertschätzung, Respekt

Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful)

Examples :

"The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise."

Die Menge zollte dem zurückkehrenden General viel Ehre und Lob.

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noun

Ehre, Ansehen, Würde

The state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity

Examples :

"He was a most perfect knight, for he had great honor and chivalry."

Er war ein vollkommener Ritter, denn er besaß große Ehre und Ritterlichkeit.

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Ehrung, Auszeichnung

A token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen

Examples :

"Audie Murphy received many honors, such as the Distinguished Service Cross."

Audie Murphy erhielt viele Ehrungen, wie zum Beispiel das Distinguished Service Cross.

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noun

Ehre, Auszeichnung

Examples :

"I had the honour of dining with the ambassador."

Ich hatte die Ehre, mit dem Botschafter zu speisen.

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Ehre

(in the plural) the privilege of going first

Examples :

"The students were given the honor of going first in the spelling bee. "

Den Schülern wurde die Ehre zuteil, beim Rechtschreibwettbewerb als Erste anzutreten.

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noun

Ehre, Ruhm

A cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an ornament.

Examples :

"He is an honour to his nation."

Er ist eine Ehre für sein Land.

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Ehrenlehen

(feudal law) a seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other lordships and manors depended

Examples :

"The Duke's honor was a vast territory, encompassing several smaller manors. "

Das Ehrenlehen des Herzogs war ein riesiges Gebiet, das mehrere kleinere Güter umfasste.

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Schildhaupt

The center point of the upper half of an armorial escutcheon (compare honour point)

Examples :

"The heraldic honor point of the family crest was carefully placed in the center of the shield. "

Das Schildhaupt des Familienwappens wurde sorgfältig in der Mitte des Schildes platziert.

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Ehrenkarte

In bridge, an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit. In some other games, an ace, king, queen or jack.

Examples :

"My partner in the bridge club won the hand because she had the ace of spades, a powerful honor. "

Mein Partner im Bridge-Club gewann das Blatt, weil sie das Pik-Ass hatte, eine mächtige Ehrenkarte.

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Auszeichnungen, Ehren

(in the plural) (courses for) an honours degree: a university qualification of the highest rank

Examples :

"At university I took honours in modern history."

An der Universität habe ich Auszeichnungen in moderner Geschichte gemacht.

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verb

Ehren, würdigen, hochachten

To think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of

Examples :

"The freedom fighters will be forever remembered and honored by the people."

Die Freiheitskämpfer werden von den Menschen für immer in Ehren gehalten und gewürdigt werden.

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verb

Ehren, einhalten

To conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, treaty, promise, request, or the like)

Examples :

"I trusted you, but you have not honored your promise."

Ich habe dir vertraut, aber du hast dein Versprechen nicht eingehalten.

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verb

Ehren, auszeichnen

To confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone)

Examples :

"Ten members of the profession were honored at the ceremony."

Zehn Mitglieder des Berufsstandes wurden bei der Zeremonie geehrt.

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verb

Einlösen

To make payment in respect of (a cheque, banker's draft, etc.)

Examples :

"The store manager honored the cashier's check for the new refrigerator. "

Der Filialleiter löste den Bankscheck für den neuen Kühlschrank ein.

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