Sonderzahlung

special payment, one-off bonus

noun ZON-der-tsaa-lung Rare

Usage Note

Sonderzahlung is an umbrella term for any extra payment beyond the monthly wage, such as holiday pay, Christmas bonus, or a one-time inflation compensation. Its taxability depends on the type.

Examples

"Die Inflation wurde durch eine einmalige Sonderzahlung teilweise ausgeglichen."

Natural Translation

Inflation was partially offset by a one-time special payment.

Literal Translation

The inflation was through a one-time special-payment partially offset.

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