Urdu · Work & Business

تنخواہ

tankhwah

Salary

Intermediatenoun

Definition

The money you receive regularly for your work.

Example

مہینے کی پہلی کو تنخواہ ملتی ہے۔

Salary comes on the first of the month.

Etymology

'تنخواہ' (tankhwah) comes from the Persian word for salary and has been established in Urdu, primarily in the context of employment remuneration.

How & Where It’s Used

'تنخواہ' is used in both formal and informal settings, generally pertaining to discussions around employment and financial compensation.

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