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No. 10,317 in German

preiß

"Preiß" is a colloquial or regional term in southern Germany and Austria referring to a "Prussian" or, more generally, a person from northern Germany.

In a sentence

  • Der Preis des Buches ist sehr fair.

    The price of the book is very fair.

    In this sentence, "Preis" refers to the cost or monetary value of the book, illustrating its noun usage in a literal sense.

  • Der Nobelpreis wird an herausragende Wissenschaftler verliehen.

    The Nobel Prize is awarded to outstanding scientists.

    Here, "Preis" signifies an award or recognition, exemplifying its noun usage in a figurative and honorific sense.

  • Ich preise diese Lösung sehr, da sie praktisch ist.

    I praise this solution highly, as it is practical.

    In this instance, "preise" is a verb form meaning to praise or commend, showing its application as a verb in a positive evaluative context.

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