English–German

“wage” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/loːn/

Example

Die Arbeiter fordern einen höheren Lohn.

The workers are demanding higher wages.

Illustration for Lohn (wage)

How to say “wage” in German

“Wage” in German is Lohn.

A worker's earned return, pictured as money handed over after a job.

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

Example sentences with Lohn

Der Lohn wurde pünktlich überwiesen.

The wage was transferred on time.

Tips for using Lohn

  • In modern German, Lohn commonly contrasts with Gehalt: Lohn is associated with paid labor, while Gehalt usually denotes a regular employee salary.

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