De bonus



Example: Ik kreeg een bonus voor mijn harde werk.

Definition


"De bonus" refers to an extra payment or reward given in addition to the regular salary, often as recognition for good performance or special achievements. For example, it is common to receive a bonus for hard work or exceptional results at a job.

Etymology


The word "de bonus" comes from Latin, where 'bonus' means 'good'. It entered Dutch and many other languages to describe an additional good or benefit, especially one given as a reward or extra payment. Did you know? The concept of a bonus as a reward has been part of many cultures for centuries.

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"De bonus" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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