entlohnen
Translation
to reward, to pay, to compensate, to remunerate
Examples
Die Firma entlohnt ihre Mitarbeiter gut.
The company pays its employees well.
Harte Arbeit wird am Ende entlohnt.
Hard work is rewarded in the end.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((for sth.)) to reward/pay sb. for sth. The company rewards him for his hard work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bezahlen (to pay), vergüten (to remunerate), belohnen (to reward); Antonyms: bestrafen (to punish)
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'ent-' (implying an action of giving) and 'Lohn' (wage, reward). It means 'to give a wage'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Lohn' to the English word 'loan'. Imagine you are giving out a 'loan' or payment for services rendered.