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