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die Lohnerhöhung
pay raise
An increase in the salary or wages that an employee receives for their work.
example
Die Gewerkschaft fordert eine Lohnerhöhung von fünf Prozent.
The union is demanding a pay raise of five percent.
die Lohnerhöhung
pay raise
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Meanings
Usage tips
Compound word
'Lohnerhöhung' (pay raise) is a compound noun made up of 'der Lohn' (wage) and 'die Erhöhung' (increase). As with all compounds, the last word determines the article, so it is 'die' Lohnerhöhung.
EXAMPLE
Eine Erhöhung des Lohns ist eine Lohnerhöhung.
An increase in wages is a pay raise.
Typical collocations
Common verbs in connection with 'Lohnerhöhung' (pay raise) are 'fordern' (to demand), 'bekommen' (to get), 'aushandeln' (to negotiate), and 'gewähren' (to grant). Employees demand and receive one; employers grant one.
EXAMPLE
Die Mitarbeiter haben eine Lohnerhöhung ausgehandelt.
The employees negotiated a pay raise.
Use with 'von'
To indicate the amount of the increase, the preposition 'von' (of) is typically used followed by a percentage or an amount of money.
EXAMPLE
Alle Angestellten erhalten eine Lohnerhöhung von drei Prozent.
All employees will receive a pay raise of three percent.
Compare with
Lohnerhöhung vs Gehaltserhöhung
pay raise
'die Gehaltserhöhung' and 'die Lohnerhöhung' both mean that someone gets more money for their work. 'Gehaltserhöhung' fits especially well for employees with a fixed monthly salary. 'Lohnerhöhung' can sound more general and is often used with wages, collective agreements, skilled trades, production, or workers. In everyday language, the words are sometimes used almost the same way, so they can easily be confused. If you are talking about the fixed salary of an employed person, 'Gehaltserhöhung' is very natural. For wages or collective bargaining, 'Lohnerhöhung' is often a good fit.
Lohnerhöhung
Die Gewerkschaft fordert für die Beschäftigten eine Lohnerhöhung.
The union is demanding a pay raise for the employees.
Gehaltserhöhung
Meine Schwester spricht am Montag mit ihrem Chef über eine Gehaltserhöhung.
My sister is talking to her boss on Monday about a pay raise.
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