Also means
content
Usage Note
Gehalt as neuter (das Gehalt) means a monthly salary for salaried staff, distinct from Lohn (hourly wage). Note the gender trap: der Gehalt (masculine) instead means the content or proportion of a substance. Plural Gehälter takes an umlaut.
Examples
"Das Gehalt wird am Monatsende überwiesen."
Natural Translation
The salary is transferred at the end of the month.
Literal Translation
The salary becomes at-the month-end transferred.
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