gaji
English meaning: Salary
Definition
The money you receive regularly for your work.
Example
“Gaji dibayar tanggal satu.”
In English: “Salaries are paid on the first.”
Another example: “Gaji bulan ini sudah masuk ke rekening.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral word for salary or wages (regular pay), distinct from 'upah' (wage for casual labor). Used in employment and finance contexts.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Gaji' comes from the Arabic term 'أجر' (ajir), which indicates wages or salary. This borrowing reflects cultural and economic exchanges between Indonesia and the Arab world.
Common Collocations
- gaji bulanan
- menerima gaji
- kenaikan gaji
- gaji pokok
- potong gaji
Word Forms
verb: menggaji (to pay a salary); plural via reduplication: gaji-gaji (rare)
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Literary Heritage
“Aku ini binatang jalang dari kumpulannya terbuang”
“I am a wild animal, cast out from its herd.”
“Menulis adalah bekerja untuk keabadian”
“Writing is working for eternity.”
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Language information
- Language
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Indonesian
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Austronesian
- Speakers
- 200M