Würdigen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Würdigen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to appreciate", "to acknowledge" or "to recognize".

Essential properties of "würdigen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: würdigen
Simple past: würdigte
Participle: gewürdigt

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "würdigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To recognize or appreciate merit/value"

Definition: "To recognize or appreciate the merit or value of something or someone."
Translation(s): to appreciate, to acknowledge, to recognize, to value
Synonym(s): anerkennen, schätzen, würdigen
Antonym(s): missachten, ignorieren
Related word(s): Anerkennung, Wertschätzung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er konnte ihre Bemühungen nicht würdigen.He could not appreciate her efforts.
Sie hat es nicht geschafft, seine Arbeit richtig zu würdigen.She failed to properly appreciate his work.
Wir sollten die Leistungen der Mitarbeiter würdigen.We should acknowledge the achievements of the employees.

2.) "To show respect or consideration"

Definition: "To show respect or consideration towards someone."
Translation(s): to honor, to respect, to deem worthy, to grace, to deign
Synonym(s): respektieren, achten
Antonym(s): verachten, missachten
Related word(s): Respekt, Achtung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat es nicht einmal für nötig gehalten, sie eines Blickes zu würdigen.He didn't even deem it necessary to grace her with a glance.
Sie würdigt ihn keines Wortes.She doesn't deign him a single word.
Er würdigt seine Kollegen mit großem Respekt.He honors his colleagues with great respect.

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