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Lohnerhöhung

wage increase

noun LOHN-er-hoe-oong Rare
People & Society Work

Also means

pay rise (hourly workers)

Usage Note

Lohnerhöhung specifically refers to an increase in Lohn (hourly or blue-collar wages), whereas Gehaltserhöhung applies to salaried workers. The distinction is legally meaningful in German labour law.

Examples

"Die Gewerkschaft forderte eine Lohnerhöhung von fünf Prozent."

Natural Translation

The union demanded a wage increase of five percent.

Literal Translation

The union demanded a wage-increase of five percent.

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