salaris
salary
Intermediate Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/saː.ˈlaː.rɪs/
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Cultural Note
Dutch employees receive 'vakantiegeld' (holiday allowance) — an extra 8% of their annual salary paid in May or June. This is a legal requirement, not a bonus, making it unique to Dutch and some other European pay structures.
📝 Example Sentences
Het salaris wordt aan het einde van de maand betaald.
The salary is paid at the end of the month.
Ik wil graag over mijn salaris onderhandelen.
I would like to negotiate my salary.
Het salaris is inclusief vakantiegeld.
The salary includes holiday pay.