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wage
Regular pay for work performed, especially for physical or manual work, often calculated by the hour or by the number of pieces produced.
Die Arbeiter forderten einen höheren Lohn für ihre schwere Arbeit auf der Baustelle.
The workers demanded a higher wage for their hard work on the construction site.
The noun 'der Lohn' (wage / reward) is closely related to the verb 'belohnen' (to reward) and the noun 'die Belohnung' (reward). All these words have the basic idea of recognition or compensation for an achievement.
Für seine Mühe erhielt er eine kleine Belohnung.
He received a small reward for his effort.
'Der Lohn' means pay for work. It is a false friend of the English word 'loan', which means a loan or credit, that is, borrowed money.
Die Mitarbeiter sind mit ihrem Lohn unzufrieden.
The employees are dissatisfied with their wages.
'Lohn' (wage) is often used for payments calculated by the hour or by pieces produced ('Stundenlohn' = hourly wage, 'Stücklohn' = piece-rate wage). It is typical in the context of manual, physical, or manufacturing work.
Der Mindestlohn in Deutschland wird regelmäßig angepasst.
The minimum wage in Germany is adjusted regularly.
In the figurative meaning, 'Lohn' (reward) is often used in fixed expressions. Typical ones are 'der Lohn der Mühe' (the reward for the effort), 'der gerechte Lohn' (the just reward), or 'der verdiente Lohn' (the deserved reward).
Die Anerkennung seiner Kollegen war der schönste Lohn für seine Arbeit.
The recognition from his colleagues was the greatest reward for his work.
thanks
'der Dank' and 'der Lohn' can both be understood as a response to an action. 'der Dank' is usually a feeling or expression of gratitude, for example after receiving help. In this relation, 'der Lohn' more often means the result or reward for a behavior, sometimes also in a negative or ironic sense. You can give something 'als Dank' (as thanks) when you want to say thank you. 'Als Lohn' sounds more like a deserved consequence or something given in return. The words can be confused because both can come after an action, but 'Dank' is more personal, while 'Lohn' is more about a result or equivalent return.
Nach vielen Wochen Training ist der Sieg der Lohn für seine Mühe.
After many weeks of training, the victory is the reward for his effort.
Der Dank der Familie hat der Ärztin viel bedeutet.
The family's thanks meant a lot to the doctor.