German word

Honorar

Pronunciation

IPA/honoˈʁaːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • neuter nounfee

Example

Das Honorar wurde gestern überwiesen.

The fee was transferred yesterday.

Illustration for Honorar (fee)

More examples

Die Künstlerin erwartet ihr Honorar am Monatsende.

The artist expects her fee at the end of the month.

Core concept

A professional completes a defined piece of work and receives a distinct payment for that service.

Common phrases

  • Honorar aushandeln

    negotiate a fee

  • Honorar abrechnen

    settle a fee

  • Honorar erhalten

    receive a fee

Similar words

Gehalt: Fixed pay issued to an employee each month.
Lohn: Wages based on the amount of time worked.
Vergütung: Compensation paid for carrying out contracted work or duties.
Gage: An entertainer's payment for taking part in a show or performance.

Definition in German

Vergütung, die für eine einzelne, vereinbarte Leistung gezahlt wird und nicht als regelmäßiges Gehalt verstanden wird.

Word origin

The German noun Honorar was borrowed from Latin honorarium, which referred to a payment or gift connected with honor.

Usage tips

  • Honorar commonly describes pay for professionals such as lawyers, doctors, consultants, or artists, while Gehalt normally describes regular salary.

Other meanings

  • honorariumnoun
  • remunerationnoun

Opposites

  • Unentgeltlichkeitgratuitousnessnoun
  • Kostenfreiheitfreedom from chargenoun

Related words

  • honorierenremunerateverb
  • Honorarnotefee invoicenoun
  • Honorarhöhefee amountnoun

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