Die Vergütung
Example: Die Vergütung für die Überstunden wird nächste Woche ausgezahlt.
Definition
"die Vergütung" refers to the payment or compensation given to an employee for their work, including wages, salaries, or any financial remuneration for services rendered, such as overtime pay.
Etymology
The word "die Vergütung" comes from the German verb "vergüten," meaning to pay or compensate. It is formed by the prefix "ver-" indicating a process, combined with "güten," related to the concept of making good or rewarding, reflecting its meaning as a reward or payment for work done.
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"Die Vergütung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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