Finnish · Work & Business
Palkka
Salary
Beginnernoun
Definition
The money you earn from your job.
Example
Palkka on hyvä tässä yrityksessä.
The salary is good at this company.
Etymology
'Palkka' is rooted in the Proto-Finnic *palkka, which referred to wages or pay. This term has persisted in its meaning throughout Finnish history.
How & Where It’s Used
'Palkka' is used in both written and spoken Finnish, predominantly in formal contexts such as employment discussions and salary negotiations.