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No. 5,793 in German

bruttolohn

Gross salary.

In a sentence

  • Der Bruttolohn meiner neuen Stelle beträgt 3.500 Euro monatlich.

    The gross salary of my new job is 3,500 euros per month.

    In this sentence, 'Bruttolohn' is used to refer to the gross salary amount before any deductions for taxes or social contributions. It is typically contrasted with 'Nettolohn,' which is the net salary after deductions.

  • Um einen höheren Bruttolohn zu erhalten, sollte man sich weiterqualifizieren.

    To achieve a higher gross salary, one should pursue further qualifications.

    Here, 'Bruttolohn' is mentioned in the context of job and career improvement, emphasizing that acquiring additional skills or education could lead to higher earnings.

  • Der Bruttolohn wird auf der Gehaltsabrechnung deutlich angezeigt.

    The gross salary is clearly displayed on the pay slip.

    In this context, 'Bruttolohn' is depicted as a distinct figure on documentation related to employment, which is important for employees to know and understand their earnings before deductions.

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