Translation of Polish word "pensja" to English
pensja
/ˈpɛnsja/
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 feminine noun 'pensja' (salary / wage / pension - archaic) declines regularly (plural 'pensje', G. plural 'pensji'). In modern Polish, it refers to monthly salary/wages.
🇬🇧 English
salary
Structure Guide
Polish Word: pensja
Translation: salary
Example Sentences
Pracownik otrzymuje pensję za każdy miesiąc pracy.
An employee receives a salary for each month of work.
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Common phrases
- miesięczna pensja— monthly salary / wage
- wysoka pensja— high salary / wage
- dostać pensję— to get / receive salary (perfective)
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The Polish word "pensja" means "salary" in English.
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