die Belohnung
Translation
reward, recompense, award, prize
Examples
Er bekam eine Belohnung für seine gute Arbeit.
He received a reward for his good work.
Eine kleine Belohnung motiviert die Kinder.
A small reward motivates the children.
Als Belohnung gab es ein Eis.
As a reward, there was ice cream.
Grammar Patterns
((as a reward)) ((for sth.)) as a reward for sth. As a reward for his help, he got money.
((to get/receive a reward)) to get/receive a reward She received a reward for her effort.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anerkennung (recognition), Prämie (bonus); Antonyms: Bestrafung (punishment), Strafe (penalty)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' + 'Lohn' (wage, pay) + '-ung' (nominalizing suffix). Literally 'a paying' or 'a rewarding'.
Memory Tips
Think of the core word 'Lohn', which means 'wage' or 'pay'. A 'Belohnung' is what you get for good work, like a special payment.