Das Gehalt
Example: Mein Gehalt wird jeden Monat pünktlich überwiesen.
Definition
"Das Gehalt" refers to the regular payment or salary received by an employee, usually on a monthly basis, in exchange for their work or services. It is the amount of money agreed upon between employer and employee as compensation for labor.
Etymology
The word "das Gehalt" comes from the German verb 'halten,' meaning 'to hold.' Originally, it referred to what one 'holds' or receives, particularly in terms of wages or salary. Over time, it evolved to specifically denote the fixed monthly payment for work.
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"Das Gehalt" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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