Suwelo (en. Salary)
su-wé-lo
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The amount received by a person as compensation for their work.
The salary of teachers is based on their level and experience.
Ang suwelo ng mga guro ay nakabatay sa kanilang antas at karanasan.
A type of income that is regularly received at designated intervals.
I receive my salary from my employer every month.
Buwan-buwan akong tumatanggap ng suwelo mula sa aking employer.
The earnings of a person from their job or profession.
The salary is important for a family's budgeting.
Mahalaga ang suwelo sa pagbuo ng budget ng isang pamilya.
Etymology
Spanish (sueldo)
Common Phrases and Expressions
As a salary
As compensation or pay for a service or work.
Bilang suwelo
Related Words
income
The total amount received from various sources of income.
kita
tax
A portion of the salary paid to the government as a contribution for public services.
buwis
Slang Meanings
Money or earnings from work or source of income.
Oh no, my salary this month is quite big, thanks to the overtime!
Naku, ang suwelo ko sa buwan na ito, malaki-laki na, salamat sa overtime!
A joyful receipt of payment or income.
I have my salary, time to treat myself!
May suwelo na ako, time to treat myself!
Having enough income for expenses.
Good thing I have my salary now, I can pay my debts.
Buti na lang, may suwelo ako ngayon, makakabayad na ako ng utang.