Het salaris
Example: Het salaris wordt elke maand op mijn rekening gestort.
Definition
"Het salaris" refers to the regular payment, typically monthly, that an employee receives from an employer in return for their work or services. It is usually deposited into the employee's bank account and serves as compensation for labor performed.
Etymology
The word "het salaris" comes from the Latin word 'salarium,' which originally referred to the money given to Roman soldiers to buy salt. Over time, it evolved to mean a fixed payment or wage. Did you know that salt was once so valuable it was used as currency? This is reflected in the origin of "het salaris."
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"Het salaris" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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