Prisbelönt

Prisbelönt is a Swedish adjective that means “award-winning” or “prize-winning.” It is used to describe a person, work, organization, or product that has received one or more prizes from recognized bodies. The word is formed from pris (prize) and belönt, a past participle form historically linked to belöna (to reward), used here to signify that a prize has been conferred.

Usage and placement

Prisbelönt is typically used attributively before a noun: en prisbelönt regissör, en prisbelönt roman, en prisbelönt film. It can also be used predicatively: Filmen är prisbelönt. In journalistic and promotional language, the term signals formal recognition and prestige.

Nuances and synonyms

A close synonym is prisvinnande. While both terms indicate prize achievement, prisbelönt emphasizes formal award recognition, whereas prisvinnande underscores that a prize has been won. Depending on context or tone, other descriptors such as prisbelönt av olika prisjuryn or flerfaldigt prisbelönt may be used to convey multiple awards.

Etymology and register

The compound reflects Swedish word formation patterns, combining pris with a past participle that conveys a decorated or rewarded status. Prisbelönt is common in mainstream Swedish writing and marketing, and is widely understood across genres.

See also

Related terms include Nobelpris, litteraturpriser, filmpriser, and other award-related expressions. The concept appears across media, culture, and professional contexts to highlight recognized achievement.