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bonus
An additional payment or premium, often paid as a reward for good performance or as an incentive, for example to employees.
Die Mitarbeiter erhielten am Jahresende einen hohen Bonus.
The employees received a large bonus at the end of the year.
bonus / benefit
An additional advantage, plus point, or discount that you receive in a certain situation, for example when shopping.
Als Stammkunde erhalten Sie 10% Bonus auf jeden Einkauf.
As a regular customer, you receive a 10% bonus on every purchase.
bonus
In games, especially video games, an additional point, advantage, or special item that helps a player.
In diesem Level gibt es ein geheimes Bonus-Leben zu finden.
There is a secret bonus life to find in this level.
'Bonus' (bonus) is a loanword from Latin and means 'good'. It is used in many languages and is therefore often easy for learners to understand. Its meaning in German is almost identical to its meaning in English.
Für besonders gute Arbeit gibt es einen extra Bonus.
There is an extra bonus for especially good work.
In a work context, 'Bonus' (bonus) is often combined with the verbs 'bekommen' (to get), 'erhalten' (to receive), 'zahlen' (to pay), or 'ausschütten' (to distribute/pay out).
Die Firma hat dieses Jahr hohe Boni an die Geschäftsführung gezahlt.
The company paid high bonuses to management this year.
In the context of advantages and discounts, 'Bonus' (bonus) is often used with the preposition 'auf' (on) or is part of compounds such as 'Treuebonus' (loyalty bonus) or 'Bonusprogramm' (bonus program).
Mit der Kundenkarte erhalten Sie einen Bonus auf alle Einkäufe.
With the customer card, you receive a bonus on all purchases.
reward
Both words refer to something positive given for good performance. “Der Bonus” is especially suited to an additional payment in a work or business context and emphasizes the form of compensation. “Die Belohnung” places more emphasis on recognition and can also be a gift or praise.
Nach dem erfolgreichen Projekt bekommt sie von der Firma einen Bonus.
After the successful project, the company gives her a bonus.
Nach dem erfolgreichen Projekt war ein gemeinsames Essen die Belohnung für das Team.
After the successful project, a meal together was the team’s reward.
