Astuces
Basic Meaning of 'entlohnen'
Understand that 'entlohnen' means to remunerate or to pay someone for work or service. It's often used in a formal or professional context.
Formal vs. Informal Payment
While 'bezahlen' is a general verb for 'to pay', 'entlohnen' specifically refers to paying for services or work rendered. Think of it as compensation.
Common Collocations
You'll often see 'entlohnen' with nouns like 'Arbeit' (work) or 'Dienstleistungen' (services). For example, 'Die Firma entlohnt gute Arbeit' (The company rewards good work).
Past Participle: 'entlohnt'
The past participle is 'entlohnt'. For instance, 'Er wurde für seine Mühe entlohnt' (He was rewarded for his effort).
Separable Prefix: None
'Entlohnen' does not have a separable prefix, which simplifies its conjugation. The 'ent-' is an inseparable prefix here.
Synonyms and Nuances
While 'bezahlen' is a broader synonym, 'vergüten' is a closer, more formal synonym, also meaning to remunerate. 'Entlohnen' can also imply a sense of reward.
Practice with Sentences
Create simple sentences. 'Wie wird die gute Leistung entlohnt?' (How is the good performance rewarded?). This helps solidify understanding.
Focus on Context
Pay attention to the context in which you encounter 'entlohnen'. It's usually about fair compensation or reward for effort, not just any payment.
Listen for Usage
When listening to German, try to pick out 'entlohnen'. You might hear it in news reports, business discussions, or formal interviews where compensation is mentioned.
Don't Overthink It
At B1 level, focus on its core meaning: to pay for work or service. Don't get bogged down in overly subtle distinctions with other verbs for 'to pay' just yet.
Teste-toi 6 questions
The company will generously reward its loyal employees.
How are the volunteers compensated for their effort?
It is important that good work is adequately rewarded.
Read this aloud:
Können Sie den Satz wiederholen: 'Wir müssen sicherstellen, dass alle gerecht entlohnt werden.'?
Focus: entlohnt werden
Tu as dit :
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Wie würden Sie sagen: 'The company decided to remunerate its employees with a bonus' in German?
Focus: entlohnen, Bonus
Tu as dit :
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Read this aloud:
Sprechen Sie diesen Satz aus: 'Diese Anstrengungen werden sich langfristig entlohnen.'
Focus: Anstrengungen, langfristig
Tu as dit :
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Basic Meaning of 'entlohnen'
Understand that 'entlohnen' means to remunerate or to pay someone for work or service. It's often used in a formal or professional context.
Formal vs. Informal Payment
While 'bezahlen' is a general verb for 'to pay', 'entlohnen' specifically refers to paying for services or work rendered. Think of it as compensation.
Common Collocations
You'll often see 'entlohnen' with nouns like 'Arbeit' (work) or 'Dienstleistungen' (services). For example, 'Die Firma entlohnt gute Arbeit' (The company rewards good work).
Past Participle: 'entlohnt'
The past participle is 'entlohnt'. For instance, 'Er wurde für seine Mühe entlohnt' (He was rewarded for his effort).
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