die Vergabe, -n
award · allocation
Es bedeutet, dass jemand etwas offiziell an eine Person oder Firma gibt, zum Beispiel einen Auftrag oder eine Aufgabe.
The German word "Vergabe" is a noun meaning "award", "allocation", or "granting". It comes from the verb "geben" (to give) with the prefix "ver-", which often implies distribution or assignment.
- geben = to give
Vergabe = the act of giving or assigning something (e.g., contracts, tasks, permissions).
Similar words:
- Zuteilung (allocation, allotment)
- Vergütung (remuneration, payment)
- Erteilung (issuance, granting)
Difference:
- Vergabe emphasizes the official act of awarding or assigning, often in formal contexts like tendering contracts.
- Zuteilung is more about general allocation, sometimes less formal.
- Erteilung is focused on giving permission or issuing documents/licenses.
- Vergütung concerns payment rather than the act of assigning.
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Examples
Die Vergabe der Preise findet morgen statt.noun
The award of prizes takes place tomorrow.
Bald beginnt die Vergabe der Tickets.noun
Soon the allocation of the tickets will begin.
Für die Vergabe von Stipendien gibt es bestimmte Regeln.noun
There are certain rules for the awarding of scholarships.
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