pensja
salary / pay
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈpɛnsja/
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Cultural Note
'Pensja' is the more colloquial word for salary compared to the formal 'wynagrodzenie.' In Polish couples, there's a tradition of celebrating 'pierwsza pensja' (first salary) — often a young person's first paycheck is spent on a gift for their parents or partner.
📝 Example Sentences
Pensja przyszła, możemy zaplanować wspólny wyjazd.
The pay has arrived, we can plan a trip together.
Pierwsza pensja to zawsze powód do świętowania.
The first salary is always a reason to celebrate.