einen Tribut fordern (auch fig.)

to require payment or acknowledgment, literally or figuratively

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Noun

Tribut m.

Verb

fordern

Topic

Gesellschaft und Leben

In a sentence

Die jahrelange Schichtarbeit fordert einen Tribut von seiner Gesundheit.

How it is used

Means to require payment or acknowledgment, literally or figuratively. Neutral register. Use figuratively in business, e.g., 'Der Job fordert seinen Tribut' (the job takes its toll).

Other verbs that go with Tribut

This is the choice the collocation turns on.

• jdm. seinen Tribut entrichten (auch fig.)to give due respect, recognition, or payment
• Tribut zollen (auch fig.)to show respect or admiration, often ceremonially

All collocations with Tribut

Other collocations built on fordern

• Abhilfe fordernto demand a remedy
• einen Beitrag fordernto demand a contribution, often assertively
• jds. Kopf fordernto demand someone's head