Goethe B1 Noun #1324 Noun

der Lohn

Plural: die Löhne
Based on: *lau-
1.

the gratification, the reward

(for work done)
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Examples
  • Ich hab' gestern Cross Fit gemacht und was ist der Lohn.... fetter Muskelkater.
  • I did Cross Fit yesterday and what do I get... super achy muscles.
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2.

the wage

(For workers. For office jobs it's called "das Gehalt". I think "Lohn" is based on the hour, while "Gehalt" is a fixed salary. )
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The Meanings of “der Lohn” and “sich lohnen”

A fun look at the noun "der Lohn" and how to say “It’s worth it” in German. Oh, and a look at the difference between Lohn and Gehalt #boring

Vocab: der Lohn, sich lohnen, belohnen, das Gehalt

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How many meanings does the German word 'Lohn' have?

Lohn has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the gratification, the reward , 2. the wage.

What is the gender of 'Lohn'?

der

What is the plural of 'Lohn'?

die Löhne

What is 'Lohn' related to?

The word 'Lohn' is related to *lau-.

Where can I learn more about 'Lohn'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'Lohn':

The Meanings of “der Lohn” and “sich lohnen”
A fun look at the noun "der Lohn" and how to say “It’s worth it” in German. Oh, and a look at the difference between Lohn and Gehalt #boring
Vocab: der Lohn, sich lohnen, belohnen, das Gehalt
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