Der Lohn
Example: Der Lohn wird am Ende des Monats bezahlt.
Definition
"Der Lohn" refers to the payment or wages given to an employee in exchange for their work, typically calculated on an hourly or daily basis. It is the financial compensation workers receive, often paid at regular intervals such as the end of the month.
Etymology
The word "der Lohn" comes from Old High German 'lon,' meaning reward or payment. It is related to the English word 'loan,' originally implying something given or granted. Did you know? The concept of "Lohn" has long been tied to the idea of earning through labor.
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"Der Lohn" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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