Signification
Receiving payment.
Contexte culturel
The '25th' is the unofficial national payday. Most Dutch companies pay their employees between the 23rd and 26th of the month. Vakantiegeld (Holiday Allowance) is a mandatory 8% extra payment received in May, specifically meant to fund summer vacations. In Belgium, the '13th month' is very common and often legally required in many sectors, paid out in December. Dutch people are generally private about the *amount* of salary they get, but very open about the *benefits* and 'CAO' rules.
The 25th Rule
If you are waiting for a Dutch friend to pay you back, wait until after the 25th. That's when they 'hun salaris krijgen' and have money again!
Bruto vs Netto
When someone tells you the salary they 'krijgen' in a job interview, it's always 'bruto'. Your actual bank transfer will be much lower!
Signification
Receiving payment.
The 25th Rule
If you are waiting for a Dutch friend to pay you back, wait until after the 25th. That's when they 'hun salaris krijgen' and have money again!
Bruto vs Netto
When someone tells you the salary they 'krijgen' in a job interview, it's always 'bruto'. Your actual bank transfer will be much lower!
Use 'ontvangen' for writing
In a formal letter to a landlord or bank, use 'salaris ontvangen' instead of 'krijgen' to sound more professional.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'krijgen'.
Ik ___ elke maand mijn salaris op de 25e.
The subject is 'Ik', so the verb form is 'krijg'.
Which sentence is correct?
Talking about your pay last month:
'Krijgen' is a strong verb; the past participle is 'gekregen'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a job interview and want to know about the pay.
This is the standard way to ask about future pay in a professional setting.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Heb je je salaris al? B: Nee, ik ___ het pas morgen.
The word 'pas morgen' indicates the future/present tense is needed.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIk ___ elke maand mijn salaris op de 25e.
The subject is 'Ik', so the verb form is 'krijg'.
Talking about your pay last month:
'Krijgen' is a strong verb; the past participle is 'gekregen'.
You are in a job interview and want to know about the pay.
This is the standard way to ask about future pay in a professional setting.
A: Heb je je salaris al? B: Nee, ik ___ het pas morgen.
The word 'pas morgen' indicates the future/present tense is needed.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNot exactly. 'Salaris krijgen' is the act of receiving the money. 'Geld verdienen' is the process of working to earn it. You can 'earn' money but not 'get' it yet if the boss is late!
It's better to use 'loon krijgen' for weekly or hourly wages. 'Salaris' almost always implies a monthly professional contract.
It's a historical holdover. 'Loon' is the general word for pay in administrative terms, even if the money itself is called 'salaris'.
It is an extra 8% of your salary that you 'krijgt' in May. It's a Dutch law to help you afford a holiday.
Yes, it's perfectly neutral. You don't need a more formal word when speaking, though 'ontvangen' is better for formal emails.
Expressions liées
Loon ontvangen
synonymTo receive wages.
Salarisverhoging krijgen
builds onTo get a salary increase.
Geld verdienen
similarTo earn money.
Rondkomen
similarTo make ends meet.
