German Conversation · Level 35
75 words
German word
Lohn
Pronunciation
IPA/loːn/
Meaning
- masculine nounwage
Example
Die Arbeiter fordern einen höheren Lohn.
The workers are demanding higher wages.
More examples
Der Lohn wurde pünktlich überwiesen.
The wage was transferred on time.
Core concept
A worker's earned return, pictured as money handed over after a job.
Common phrases
Lohn erhöhen
raise wages
Bruttolohn
gross wage
Nettolohn
net wage
Similar words
Gehalt: A fixed salary paid regularly to an employee, often monthly.
Einkommen: The total money a person receives over a given period.
Verdienst: Money earned through work or personal effort.
Honorar: Payment received by a professional for a specific assignment.
Definition in German
Zahlung, die jemand für geleistete Arbeit erhält.
Word origin
Lohn is an inherited Germanic noun from Old High German lōn, which meant a reward or payment and later became closely linked with pay for work.
Usage tips
- In modern German, Lohn commonly contrasts with Gehalt: Lohn is associated with paid labor, while Gehalt usually denotes a regular employee salary.
Other meanings
- salarynoun
- rewardnoun
Related words
- Lohnerhöhungwage increasenoun
- Lohnabrechnungwage statementnoun
- Lohnsteuerwage taxnoun