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“salary” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈhalt/

Example

Die Gehälter in dieser Firma sind niedrig.

The salaries at this company are low.

Illustration for Gehalt (salary)

How to say “salary” in German

“Salary” in German is Gehalt.

A regular amount attached to a job and paid to its holder each month.

Full entry for Gehalt: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Gehalt

Beim Bewerben muss sie ihr Gehalt angeben.

When applying, she has to state her salary.

Tips for using Gehalt

  • The salary sense is neuter, das Gehalt, while der Gehalt means content or substance; the salary plural is Gehälter.

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