Tamil · Work & Business

சம்பளம்

sambalam

Salary

Intermediatenoun

Definition

The money you receive regularly for your work.

Example

மாதம் முதல் தேதி சம்பளம் வரும்.

Salary comes on the first of the month.

Etymology

'சம்பளம்' (sambalam) has its origins in the classical terms for earnings and benefits, highlighting the relationship between labor and remuneration in Tamil society.

How & Where It’s Used

'சம்பளம்' is commonly used in formal discussions about employment and salary, appearing in both written and spoken Tamil across various regions.

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