Die Belohnung
Example: Die Belohnung motiviert die Kinder, ihre Hausaufgaben zu machen.
Definition
"Die Belohnung" refers to a reward or prize given to someone as recognition for their effort or achievement. It motivates individuals, such as children, to complete tasks or behave in a desired way, like doing their homework.
Etymology
The word "die Belohnung" comes from the German verb 'lohnen,' meaning 'to reward' or 'to compensate.' It combines the prefix 'be-' with 'Lohn,' meaning 'wage' or 'reward.' Did you know that 'Lohn' shares roots with English 'loan,' originally meaning a gift or payment?
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"Die Belohnung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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