Swedish · Work & Business
Lön
Salary
Beginnernoun · common
Definition
The money you earn from your job.
Example
Lönen är bra på det här företaget.
The salary is good at this company.
Etymology
'Lön' comes from the Old Norse 'laun', meaning 'reward' or 'pay', and has maintained its core meaning through historical progression.
How & Where It’s Used
'Lön' is used mainly in formal contexts related to employment and contracts, often appearing in written forms like pay slips and contracts.