das Gehalt
salary / pay
How do you say “salary / pay” in German? It’s das Gehalt. See the pronunciation, an example sentence and a memory tip.
Articledas
Pluraldie Gehälter
Pronunciationdas ge-HALT
Example
Das Gehalt ist gut.
The salary is good.
Memory tip
Think 'ge-HALT' like 'get-held' — your salary 'holds' you financially; that links to pay/salary.
Frequently asked questions
Is «Gehalt» der, die or das?
The correct article for «Gehalt» is das.
What is the plural of «Gehalt»?
The plural is die Gehälter.
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