der Bonus
Translation
bonus, premium, extra payment, perk
Examples
Er hat einen Bonus für seine gute Arbeit bekommen.
He received a bonus for his good work.
Als Bonus gibt es heute ein kostenloses Getränk.
As a bonus, there is a free drink today.
Grammar Patterns
to get a Bonus ((for sth.)) to get a bonus for sth. He gets a bonus for his hard work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Prämie (premium), Zuschlag (surcharge/extra), Extra; Antonyms: Malus (penalty)
Etymology
From Latin 'bonus', meaning 'good'. It's an international word, same as in English.
Memory Tips
Think of 'bonus points' in a game. It's an extra reward for something good.