Weihnachtsgeld

Christmas bonus

noun VY-nakhts-gelt Rare

Also means

year-end bonus

Usage Note

Weihnachtsgeld is an additional payment made in November or December, often equivalent to one month's gross salary. It is not legally required but is common in collective agreements and company practice.

Examples

"Das Unternehmen zahlt seinen Angestellten jedes Jahr Weihnachtsgeld."

Natural Translation

The company pays its employees a Christmas bonus every year.

Literal Translation

The company pays its employees every year Christmas-money.

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