Suweldo (en. Salary)
su-wel-do
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The compensation received by a person for their work or service.
His salary is enough for his family's needs.
Ang kanyang suweldo ay sapat para sa mga pangangailangan ng kanyang pamilya.
A specific amount of money paid between an employer and an employee at a set time.
He has received his salary for the month of September.
Natanggap na niya ang kanyang suweldo para sa buwan ng Setyembre.
The earnings of an individual from their profession or job.
The salaries of teachers are often insufficient for their expenses.
Ang suweldo ng mga guro ay kadalasang hindi sapat sa kanilang mga gastusin.
Etymology
Spanish word 'sueldo'
Common Phrases and Expressions
do not forget the salary
Be responsible in managing your salary and expenses.
suweldo ay huwag kalimutan
salary payday
Day of receiving the salary.
madaling araw ng suweldo
Related Words
employee
A person who works for a company or organization.
employado
employer
A person or company that provides jobs to employees.
tagapag-empleyo
Slang Meanings
Bribe or extra money
When I work in a call center, my salary is just a bribe for my budgets.
Kapag nagtatrabaho ako sa call center, ang suweldo ko, suwelo lang sa mga badyet ko.
Getting paid
Tomorrow I'm getting paid, so I'm going to buy a new gadget!
Bukas sasahod na ako, kaya bibili ako ng bagong gadget!
Earnings or income
I bought new clothes using my earnings from my part-time job.
Bumili ako ng bagong damit gamit ang kita ko mula sa part-time job.
Got or received
Yay, I've got my salary tomorrow!
Yey, kuha na kita sa sahod ko bukas!