No. 4,201 in German
belohnen
To reward.
In a sentence
Die Lehrerin belohnt die Schüler für ihre harte Arbeit.
The teacher rewards the students for their hard work.
In this sentence, 'belohnt' is used to mean 'rewards', indicating action given in return for an achievement or effort.
Wir belohnen unseren Hund, wenn er einen Befehl befolgt.
We reward our dog when he obeys a command.
'Belohnen' here is used to describe offering positive reinforcement to the dog for good behavior.
Es ist wichtig, sich selbst manchmal zu belohnen.
It's important to sometimes reward oneself.
The verb 'belohnen' in this case refers to self-reward, highlighting the action of giving oneself a treat or recognition for one's efforts or achievements.
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