einen Tribut fordern (auch fig.)

to require payment or acknowledgment, literally or figuratively

Türkçe: bedel ödetmek

Noun

der Tribut m.

Verb

fordern

Topic

Gesellschaft und Leben

Register

Neutral register

In a sentence

Which form of fordern fills the gap?

Die jahrelange Schichtarbeit ____ 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

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• Akzeptanz erlangento gain acceptance
• Gebrauch machen von+Dat.to utilize a right, opportunity, or tool
• den Zweck verfehlento miss the purpose
• jdn. unter die Haube bringento get someone married
• jds. Ehre verletzento attack someone's reputation or dignity through insults or slander

All collocations in Gesellschaft und Leben