Translation of Kazakh word "жалақы" to English
жалақы
/ʒɑlɑqɯ/
Meaning
NounA fixed amount of money paid to a worker, usually calculated on a monthly or annual basis, not hourly, as wages. Implies a degree of professionalism and/or autonomy.
How to use
The payment received by an employee for their work, usually monthly.
🇬🇧 English
salary
Example
Жалақыны қауіпсіз жерде сақтау маңызды.
It is important to keep the salary in a safe place.
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Common phrases
- жалақы төлеу— salary payment
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Frequency rank: #663 in Kazakh
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What does the Kazakh word "жалақы" mean?▼
The Kazakh word "жалақы" means "salary" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Dün yeni bir maaş seçti." (which translates as "It is important to keep the salary in a safe place.").
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