No. 7,608 in German
grundlohn
"Grundlohn" means "basic wage" or "base salary" in English.
In a sentence
Der Grundlohn eines Angestellten wird jeden Monat berechnet.
The basic wage of an employee is calculated every month.
The term 'Grundlohn' here refers to the baseline salary agreed upon, excluding potential bonuses or additional earnings.
Bei der Lohnverhandlung hat er erfolgreich einen höheren Grundlohn gefordert.
During the wage negotiation, he successfully demanded a higher basic wage.
In this context, 'Grundlohn' signifies the initial fixed salary amount before any potential increase or adjustment negotiated.
Der Grundlohn sollte fair sein, um die Lebenshaltungskosten zu decken.
The basic wage should be fair to cover the living expenses.
Here, 'Grundlohn' implies the fundamental wage level necessary for a worker to afford essential living costs.
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