belohnen
reward
Jemandem etwas geben oder Gutes tun, weil er etwas gut gemacht hat oder sich Mühe gegeben hat.
The German word "belohnen" is a verb that means "to reward". It is composed of the prefix "be" and the verb "lohnen", which means "to pay" or "to reward". "Belohnen" typically refers to giving something, such as money or praise, in recognition of someone's effort, achievement, or good behavior. Similar words in German include "auszeichnen" (to honor), "prämieren" (to prize), and "vergüten" (to compensate).
The differences among these words lie in their connotations; for instance, "auszeichnen" often implies a form of public recognition, while "prämieren" usually involves an official award. "Vergüten" focuses more on monetary compensation rather than recognition of effort.
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Examples
Du belohnst dich selbst für die gute Arbeit.verb
You reward yourself for the good work.
Er wird für seine Arbeit belohnt.verb
He is rewarded for his work.
Wir können den Einsatz mit einer Pause belohnen.verb
We can reward the effort with a break.
Lehrer belohnen fleißige Schüler am Ende des Schuljahres.verb
Teachers reward diligent students at the end of the school year.
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