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The fixed, regular payment that an employee receives for their work, usually monthly.
Mein Gehalt wird immer am letzten Werktag des Monats auf mein Konto überwiesen.
My salary is always transferred to my account on the last working day of the month.
The article is crucial! 'Das Gehalt' (neuter) is the money you receive for work. 'Der Gehalt' (masculine) refers to the proportion of a substance in a mixture.
Er ist mit seinem Gehalt nicht zufrieden.
He is not satisfied with his salary.
Around the topic of payment, 'das Gehalt' (salary) is often combined with verbs such as 'bekommen' (to receive), 'erhöhen' (to raise), 'verdienen' (to earn), or 'überweisen' (to transfer).
Nächstes Jahr möchte ich eine Gehaltserhöhung bekommen.
Next year I would like to get a salary increase.
When 'der Gehalt' (content) describes the proportion of a substance, it is almost always followed by the preposition 'an' with the dative.
Der hohe Gehalt an Zucker in Softdrinks ist ungesund.
The high sugar content in soft drinks is unhealthy.
The masculine form 'der Gehalt' (content) is mainly used in scientific, technical, or official contexts, for example in nutritional information or in chemistry.
Im Labor wird der Eisengehalt des Wassers geprüft.
In the laboratory, the iron content of the water is tested.
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'der Anteil' and 'der Gehalt' can both express how much of a substance is contained in something. 'Anteil' is more general and means a part of a whole. In this meaning, 'Gehalt' more precisely means the amount or concentration of a particular substance, for example sugar, salt, or alcohol. This can be confusing because there is also 'das Gehalt' meaning monthly pay. But with substances, you say 'der Gehalt'. In everyday language, 'Anteil' is often simpler and more general; 'Gehalt' sounds more precise and fits especially well with products, foods, or chemistry.
Der Gehalt an Zucker steht auf der Verpackung.
The sugar content is listed on the packaging.
Der Anteil an Obst in diesem Saft ist sehr hoch.
The proportion of fruit in this juice is very high.