appreciation

Dankbarkeit

Das Gefühl, jemandem für das, was er getan hat, dankbar zu sein.

In einfachem Englisch: The feeling of being thankful for what someone has done.

• Thank you for showing your appreciation.
• We sent flowers in appreciation of her help.
• He expressed his appreciation for their patience.

So benutzt man es: appreciation for something (She expressed her appreciation for our support.); in appreciation of something (They gave him a watch in appreciation of his service.)

Synonyme: gratitude, thanks

Gegenteile: ingratitude

Häufige Wendungen: show appreciation, in appreciation, appreciation for something

Wertschätzung, Verständnis

Die Fähigkeit zu verstehen, warum etwas wertvoll, interessant oder schön ist.

In einfachem Englisch: The ability to understand why something is valuable, interesting, or beautiful.

• She has an appreciation of good music.
• Travel gave him a deeper appreciation of other cultures.
• The course helped develop my appreciation of poetry.

So benutzt man es: appreciation of something (The visit gave us an appreciation of local art.)

Synonyme: understanding

Häufige Wendungen: appreciation of art, music appreciation, deep appreciation

Anerkennung, Wertschätzung

Das Anerkennen, dass jemandes Arbeit, Eigenschaften oder Leistungen Respekt und Lob verdienen.

In einfachem Englisch: Recognition that someone's work, qualities, or achievements deserve respect and praise.

• Her work deserves greater appreciation.
• The award showed our appreciation of his achievements.
• Their skill received little appreciation from the audience.

So benutzt man es: appreciation of something (The prize reflects our appreciation of her contribution.)

Synonyme: recognition, esteem, respect

Häufige Wendungen: appreciation of something, token of appreciation, public appreciation

Verständnis, Einschätzung

Ein klares und zutreffendes Verständnis einer Situation und ihrer Bedeutung.

In einfachem Englisch: A clear and accurate understanding of a situation and its importance.

• She has a full appreciation of the risks.
• The report shows little appreciation of our difficulties.
• Experience gave him a realistic appreciation of the problem.

So benutzt man es: appreciation of something (We need a better appreciation of the situation.)

Synonyme: understanding, awareness

Häufige Wendungen: full appreciation, appreciation of something

Wertsteigerung, Aufwertung

Ein Anstieg des Preises oder des finanziellen Wertes einer Sache.

In einfachem Englisch: An increase in the price or financial value of something.

• The house showed steady appreciation.
• Currency appreciation made our exports more expensive.
• Investors expect further appreciation in the value of land.

So benutzt man es: appreciation in value (The investment has shown little appreciation in value.); appreciation against something (The yen showed appreciation against the dollar.)

Synonyme: increase in value

Gegenteile: depreciation

Häufige Wendungen: capital appreciation, currency appreciation, appreciation in value