뜻
Receiving money for work.
문화적 배경
Payday is often the 15th or the last day of the month. It's a common topic of small talk, but asking for the exact amount is considered prying. There is a high level of trust in the palkanmaksu (payroll) systems; errors are rare and taken very seriously by unions. In international companies in Helsinki, the phrase is often used alongside English terms like 'payroll' or 'bonus'. Historically, 'palkka' could include 'luontoisetuja' like firewood or housing, a tradition that still influences tax laws today.
The Partitive Rule
When in doubt, use 'palkkaa'. It's almost always correct for general talk about getting paid.
Palkka vs Palkinto
Never tell your boss you want a 'palkinto' when you mean a raise! You want a 'palkankorotus'.
뜻
Receiving money for work.
The Partitive Rule
When in doubt, use 'palkkaa'. It's almost always correct for general talk about getting paid.
Palkka vs Palkinto
Never tell your boss you want a 'palkinto' when you mean a raise! You want a 'palkankorotus'.
Tili tuli!
Use 'Tili tuli!' with friends for a more native, celebratory feel on payday.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of 'palkka'.
Minä saan ______ kerran kuukaudessa.
We use the partitive 'palkkaa' for general, recurring actions.
Which sentence is correct for a negative statement?
I didn't get paid.
Negative sentences in Finnish always require the partitive case for the object.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Milloin saat palkkaa? B: Saan ______ huomenna.
In this context, referring to a specific upcoming payment, the accusative 'palkan' is most natural.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a bar and want to buy a round because it's payday.
'Sain palkkaa!' is the natural way to announce you've been paid.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
Palkka vs. Palkinto
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Minä saan ______ kerran kuukaudessa.
We use the partitive 'palkkaa' for general, recurring actions.
I didn't get paid.
Negative sentences in Finnish always require the partitive case for the object.
A: Milloin saat palkkaa? B: Saan ______ huomenna.
In this context, referring to a specific upcoming payment, the accusative 'palkan' is most natural.
You are at a bar and want to buy a round because it's payday.
'Sain palkkaa!' is the natural way to announce you've been paid.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, but it usually refers to a specific, single payment (e.g., 'I got the salary for June'). For general 'I get paid', use 'Saan palkkaa'.
In Finland, it's considered quite personal. It's better to ask about the general salary level in their field.
Palkka is a regular salary from an employer. Palkkio is a one-time fee or reward for a specific task.
You can say 'Saan hyvää palkkaa' or 'Olen hyväpalkkainen'.
Usually, 'palkka' refers to the base salary. Bonuses are called 'bonukset' or 'lisät'.
Use the partitive: 'ilman palkkaa' (without salary).
Entrepreneurs often say 'nostaa palkkaa' (to draw a salary) from their own company.
It is 'palkkapäivä'.
No, for pocket money use 'viikkoraha' or 'kuukausiraha'.
It is your salary before taxes are deducted.
관련 표현
maksaa palkkaa
specialized formto pay salary
palkkapäivä
similarpayday
palkankorotus
builds onsalary raise
palkaton vapaa
contrastunpaid leave
palkkio
similarfee/reward
nettopalkka
specialized formnet salary
