Translation of Slovak word "plat" to English
plat
/plat/
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
Inanimate masculine noun declined according to the 'dub' pattern (genitive singular: platu, locative singular: v plate, nominative plural: platy, genitive plural: platov). Refers to regular monetary salary/wages paid to employees.
🇬🇧 English
salary
Example sentence
Jeho plat sa každým rokom zvyšuje.
His salary increases every year.
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Common phrases
- minimálny plat— minimum wage
- hrubý plat— gross salary
- čistý plat— net salary / take-home pay
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What does the Slovak word "plat" mean?▼
The Slovak word "plat" means "salary" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Jeho plat sa každým rokom zvyšuje." (which translates as "His salary increases every year.").
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