Der Bonus
Example: Der Bonus motiviert die Mitarbeiter zu besserer Arbeit.
Definition
"Der Bonus" refers to an additional payment or reward given to employees, usually as an incentive for better performance or achievement beyond their regular salary. It motivates workers to improve their work quality and productivity in a professional context.
Etymology
The word "der Bonus" originates from Latin, where 'bonus' means 'good' or 'benefit.' It entered German as a loanword, maintaining its original meaning related to something extra or advantageous. Did you know that the term has been used in various languages to signify a reward or positive addition?
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"Der Bonus" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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