noun
das Honorar, -e
fee
Geld, das man für eine Arbeit oder einen Dienst bekommt, oft bei freien Berufen.
The German word "Honorar" is a noun that means "fee" or "remuneration", typically for services provided by professionals (like doctors, lawyers, or artists).
It is not a compound word but borrowed from Latin honorarius meaning "pertaining to honor," connected to "Ehre" (honor).
Similar words:
- Gehalt (salary, fixed payment)
- Lohn (wages, usually for laborers)
- Vergütung (compensation, payment)
Difference:
- Honorar refers specifically to fees paid for professional or freelance services, often in a more honor-based or project-specific context.
- Gehalt and Lohn are regular payments for employment.
- Vergütung is a general term for any kind of compensation or payment, including salaries and fees.
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Examples
Das Honorar wurde pünktlich bezahlt.noun
The fee was paid on time.
Viele Freiberufler verhandeln regelmäßig über ihre Honorare.noun
Many freelancers regularly negotiate their fees.
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