Polish · Work & Business
pensja
salary
Intermediatenoun · f
Definition
The money you receive regularly for your work.
Example
Pensję dostaję pierwszego dnia miesiąca.
I get my salary on the first day of the month.
Etymology
'Pensja' stems from the Latin 'pensio', meaning 'payment' or 'salary'. It has been assimilated into Polish, primarily referring to regular compensation for work.
How & Where It’s Used
'Pensja' is used in formal contexts, especially in discussions about employment and financial matters. It appears more frequently in written form than in casual conversation.