verliehen
award · lend
The German word "verliehen" is the past participle of the verb "verleihen", which means "to award," "to grant," or "to lend."
- Liehen (from the root) means "to lend."
- The prefix "ver-" often conveys the sense of "to do with" or a change of state.
So, "verliehen" signifies that something has been awarded (e.g., a prize, a title) or lent (temporarily given out).
Similar words:
- geben (to give)
- überreichen (to hand over)
- ausleihen (to lend out)
Differences:
- "verliehen" often carries formal or official context (e.g., honors, awards) when meaning "to award".
- "ausleihen" typically is about lending items informally or temporarily.
- "geben" is more general for "to give" without official or temporary implications.
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Examples
Der Literaturpreis wurde an den Autor verliehen.adjective
The literature prize was awarded to the author.
An sie wurde der Titel verliehen.adjective
The title was awarded to her.
Herr Schmid hat das Buch seiner Freundin verliehen.adjective
Mr. Schmid lent the book to his girlfriend.
Das Buch ist verliehen.adjective
The book is lent out.
Die Werkzeuge sind schon seit zwei Wochen verliehen.adjective
The tools have already been lent out for two weeks.
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