Christmas bonus
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Christmas bonus
An additional payment that employers usually pay their employees at the end of the year, before Christmas. It is also referred to as a 13th monthly salary or bonus.
Viele Angestellte nutzen das Weihnachtsgeld, um Geschenke zu kaufen oder in den Urlaub zu fahren.
Many employees use their Christmas bonus to buy gifts or go on vacation.
The word is a simple compound of 'Weihnachten' (Christmas) and 'Geld' (money). So it describes money that you receive in connection with Christmas.
Ich freue mich schon auf mein Weihnachtsgeld dieses Jahr.
I'm already looking forward to my Christmas bonus this year.
The Christmas bonus is a special bonus payment from an employer in Germany. It is not a private gift, but often part of the employment contract or a company agreement.
Nicht jede Firma in Deutschland zahlt ihren Angestellten Weihnachtsgeld.
Not every company in Germany pays its employees a Christmas bonus.
Common verbs in connection with 'Weihnachtsgeld' (Christmas bonus) are 'bekommen' (to get), 'erhalten' (to receive), 'auszahlen' (to pay out, from the employer's perspective), and 'ausgeben' (to spend).
Mein Bruder bekommt dieses Jahr leider kein Weihnachtsgeld.
Unfortunately, my brother won't get a Christmas bonus this year.
bonus
'der Bonus' and 'das Weihnachtsgeld' can both be an additional payment from an employer. 'Bonus' is the more general term and can be paid for various reasons, for example because of good performance. 'Weihnachtsgeld' is more specific: it is normally paid at the end of the year before Christmas. Learners may confuse the words because both can come in addition to salary. If the timing and the occasion of Christmas are important, you say 'Weihnachtsgeld'. Otherwise, 'Bonus' often fits.
Viele Mitarbeitende nutzen das Weihnachtsgeld für Geschenke und Rechnungen.
Many employees use their Christmas bonus for gifts and bills.
Nach dem erfolgreichen Projekt erhält Paul einen Bonus.
After the successful project, Paul receives a bonus.