die Lizenzgebühr
Translation
license fee, royalty, licensing fee
Examples
Die Lizenzgebühr muss jährlich bezahlt werden.
The license fee must be paid annually.
Der Autor erhält eine Lizenzgebühr für jedes Buch.
The author receives a royalty for each book.
Grammar Patterns
((eine Lizenzgebühr)) ((für+4)) zahlen/entrichten to pay a license fee for sth. The company pays a high license fee for the software.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Tantieme (royalty), Nutzungsentgelt (usage fee).
Etymology
Composed of 'Lizenz' (license) and 'Gebühr' (fee). Literally a 'license fee'.
Memory Tips
Think of paying a 'fee' ('Gebühr') to get a 'license' ('Lizenz') for software or a patent. 'Gebühr' is a common word for any official charge.