der Tribut
Translation
tribute, toll, price
Examples
Das besiegte Volk musste Tribut zahlen.
The conquered people had to pay tribute.
Der Krieg forderte einen hohen Tribut.
The war exacted a heavy toll.
Er zollte dem Künstler seinen Tribut.
He paid tribute to the artist.
Grammar Patterns
to pay tribute ((to sb.)) We pay tribute to the fallen soldiers.
to exact a toll The illness exacted a heavy toll.
to pay tribute (literal) The people had to pay tribute to the conqueror.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Abgabe (levy), Opfer (sacrifice), Anerkennung (recognition), Hommage (homage)
Etymology
From Latin 'tributum' (a contribution, tribute). Cognate with the English word 'tribute'.
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English word 'tribute'. Think of the 'tributes' in 'The Hunger Games'.