remuneration / fee
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remuneration
Payment or compensation for a service performed, work done, or the use of something. It is a formal term for wages, salary, a fee, or a charge.
Für die geleistete Arbeit erhalten Sie ein angemessenes Entgelt.
You will receive appropriate remuneration for the work performed.
The word is made up of the prefix 'ent-' and '-gelt' (related to 'Geld' (money)). Here, the prefix expresses something given in return: you receive money as compensation for a service.
Das vereinbarte Entgelt wird am Monatsende überwiesen.
The agreed remuneration will be transferred at the end of the month.
'Entgelt' (remuneration/fee) is a formal and official term. You mainly find it in contracts, invoices, and in business or labor law.
Bitte entrichten Sie das Entgelt innerhalb von 14 Tagen.
Please pay the fee within 14 days.
Very common fixed expressions are 'gegen Entgelt' (for a fee, subject to payment) and 'ohne Entgelt' (free of charge, at no cost).
Die Nutzung des Parkplatzes ist nur gegen Entgelt gestattet.
Use of the parking lot is permitted only for a fee.
fee
Both words can refer to a payment for a service or use. Gebühr is the usual, concrete term for an amount of money that is charged, while Entgelt sounds more formal and often more contractual. In everyday situations, Gebühr is usually the better choice; in formal agreements, Entgelt is more common.
Das monatliche Entgelt für die Nutzung des Schwimmbads ist im Vertrag festgelegt.
The monthly charge for using the swimming pool is specified in the contract.
Für die Nutzung des Schwimmbads muss jeder Besucher eine Gebühr bezahlen.
Every visitor has to pay a fee to use the swimming pool.
