die Tariferhöhung
Translation
collectively agreed pay rise, wage increase
Examples
Die Gewerkschaft fordert eine Tariferhöhung.
The union is demanding a collectively agreed pay rise.
Die Mitarbeiter freuen sich über die Tariferhöhung.
The employees are happy about the pay rise.
Grammar Patterns
to demand a pay rise ((of sth.)) Die Gewerkschaft fordert eine Tariferhöhung von fünf Prozent.
Similar Words
Lohnerhöhung (wage increase), Gehaltsanpassung (salary adjustment)
Etymology
Composed of 'Tarif' (collective agreement) and 'Erhöhung' (increase/raise), from the verb 'erhöhen' (to raise).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Tarif' (agreed wage) getting an 'Erhöhung' (increase), making it 'hoch' (high).