Preises

Preises is a German word that primarily appears as the genitive singular form of Preis, the noun for "price" or "award." In standard German, Preis is used for the thing that is paid or awarded; its plural Preise means "prices" or "awards." The form des Preises—i.e., Preises with the -es ending after des—occurs in phrases that express possession or relationship, such as Die Höhe des Preises (the amount of the price) or Die Auswirkungen des Preises auf das Kaufverhalten (the effects of the price on purchasing behavior). Because this is a grammatical inflection, Preises rarely functions as a stand-alone noun in modern speech; speakers typically use Preis or restructure the sentence.

In addition to its grammatical use, Preises can appear as a surname in German-speaking regions. As a proper name, it is unrelated to the semantic meaning of price and follows the usual conventions for surnames.

Linguistic note: The noun Preis is commonly used in commerce and related discourse, with the plural Preise denoting multiple prices or awards. The genitive form des Preises is part of standard declension and appears in formal writing, legal texts, and historical writings.