Das Gehalt
Example: Mein Gehalt wird jeden Monat pünktlich überwiesen.
Definition
"Das Gehalt" refers to the fixed amount of money paid regularly to an employee by an employer, typically on a monthly basis as compensation for work performed. It is the agreed-upon salary that is transferred to the employee, as in the phrase 'Mein Gehalt wird jeden Monat pünktlich überwiesen.'
Etymology
The word "das Gehalt" originates from the Middle High German word 'gehalte,' derived from the verb 'halten,' meaning 'to hold.' Originally, it referred to something held or contained, which evolved into the concept of a fixed payment or salary held by an employee. Did you know? The term emphasizes the idea of holding or receiving a consistent amount regularly.
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"Das Gehalt" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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