Het salaris
Example: Het salaris van mijn vriend is best hoog.
Definition
"Het salaris" refers to the fixed regular payment, typically monthly, that an employee receives from an employer in exchange for work performed. It represents the agreed-upon monetary compensation for services rendered in a job or profession.
Etymology
The Dutch word "het salaris" originates from the Latin word "salarium," which was a payment made to Roman soldiers for the purchase of salt, an essential commodity at the time. Over centuries, it evolved to mean a general wage or salary, reflecting its importance in compensation.
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"Het salaris" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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