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honours

/ˈɒnərz/ /ˈɔːnərz/

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noun

Ehrungen, Auszeichnungen, 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 erwies 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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noun

Ehrungen, Auszeichnungen

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 Auszeichnungen, 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.

achievement value right

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Ehre, Privileg

(in the plural) the privilege of going first

Examples :

""As the oldest sibling, she always had the honours of choosing the first game to play on family game night." "

Als ältestes Geschwisterkind hatte sie immer die Ehre, das erste Spiel für den Familienabend auszuwählen.

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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 seine Nation.

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noun

Lehen, Herrschaft

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

Examples :

"The Duke held several manors under the King, all considered part of the royal honours. "

Der Herzog besaß mehrere Güter unter dem König, die alle als Teil der königlichen Lehen galten.

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noun

Schildhaupt

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

Examples :

"The designer placed a small golden star at the honours of the family crest, just above the central charge. "

Der Designer platzierte einen kleinen goldenen Stern im Schildhaupt des Familienwappens, direkt über der zentralen Figur.

heraldry position point

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noun

Trümpfe, Ehrenkarten

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 :

""Playing bridge, she was thrilled to find she held four honours in her hand: the ace, king, queen, and jack of spades." "

Beim Bridge-Spiel war sie begeistert, als sie feststellte, dass sie vier Trümpfe auf der Hand hatte: das Ass, König, Dame und Bube der Pik.

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noun

Auszeichnungen, Ehrungen

(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 Neuer Geschichte gemacht.

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verb

Ehren, würdigen, respektieren

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 für immer vom Volk erinnert und geehrt 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 bank will honour the cheque if you have sufficient funds in your account. "

Die Bank wird den Scheck einlösen, wenn Sie genügend Guthaben auf Ihrem Konto haben.

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