B2 noun Neutral

bonus

/ˈboʊ.nəs/

A bonus is an extra amount of money, credit, or benefit added to what is expected or required. It is typically given as a reward for good performance or as an incentive to encourage future effort.

Beispiele

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1

Finding a parking spot right in front of the store was a real bonus on such a rainy day.

Finding a parking spot right in front of the store was a real bonus on such a rainy day.

2

The executive board approved a significant performance bonus for the management team.

The executive board approved a significant performance bonus for the management team.

3

If we finish the project early, the boss might give us a little bonus.

If we finish the project early, the boss might give us a little bonus.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
bonus
Verwandt
boon
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Merkhilfe

Remember that 'bonus' comes from the Latin word for 'good'. A bonus is something 'good' that is added to what you already have.

Schnelles Quiz

The professor gave us _____ points for completing the extra credit assignment.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: bonus

Beispiele

1

Finding a parking spot right in front of the store was a real bonus on such a rainy day.

everyday

Finding a parking spot right in front of the store was a real bonus on such a rainy day.

2

The executive board approved a significant performance bonus for the management team.

formal

The executive board approved a significant performance bonus for the management team.

3

If we finish the project early, the boss might give us a little bonus.

informal

If we finish the project early, the boss might give us a little bonus.

4

Students who participated in the optional research study received a five-point bonus on their final grade.

academic

Students who participated in the optional research study received a five-point bonus on their final grade.

5

The company offers a competitive sign-on bonus to attract top-tier engineering talent.

business

The company offers a competitive sign-on bonus to attract top-tier engineering talent.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
bonus
Verwandt
boon

Häufige Kollokationen

performance bonus performance bonus
annual bonus annual bonus
added bonus added bonus
bonus points bonus points
cash bonus cash bonus

Häufige Phrasen

an added bonus

an added bonus

Christmas bonus

Christmas bonus

bonus scheme

bonus scheme

Wird oft verwechselt mit

bonus vs benefit

A benefit is a non-monetary perk like health insurance, whereas a bonus is usually a specific extra payment or award.

bonus vs incentive

An incentive is something offered to motivate future action, while a bonus is often a reward for work already completed.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word 'bonus' is most commonly used in professional and academic settings to describe rewards for exceeding standards. It can also be used figuratively to describe any unexpected positive circumstance.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes try to use 'bonus' as a verb (e.g., 'He bonused me'), but in standard English, it should be used as a noun with verbs like 'give', 'receive', or 'award'.

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Merkhilfe

Remember that 'bonus' comes from the Latin word for 'good'. A bonus is something 'good' that is added to what you already have.

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin 'bonus', meaning 'good', originally used in the 18th century as stock exchange slang for an extra dividend.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun Plural form: bonuses Often used as an attributive noun (e.g., bonus pay, bonus round)
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Kultureller Kontext

In many Western corporate cultures, year-end or performance-based bonuses are a standard expectation and a significant part of a worker's total income.

Schnelles Quiz

The professor gave us _____ points for completing the extra credit assignment.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: bonus

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A2

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Describes something that belongs to a specific person or group and is not for public use. It also refers to a place or conversation where others are not allowed to listen or watch.

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A2

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