die Bezüge
Translation
salary, benefits, covers, references
Examples
Er erhält hohe Bezüge.
He receives a high salary.
Wir brauchen neue Bezüge für die Kissen.
We need new covers for the cushions.
Die Bezüge zwischen den Ereignissen sind unklar.
The connections between the events are unclear.
Grammar Patterns
((Bezüge)) erhalten/bekommen to receive a salary The officials receive their salaries monthly.
((Bezüge)) für sth. covers for sth. I'm buying new covers for the sofa.
((Bezüge)) zu sth. connections to sth. There are connections to current politics.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gehälter, Hüllen, Verbindungen
Etymology
From the verb 'beziehen' (to obtain, to cover, to refer to), inheriting its multiple meanings (salary, cover, relation).
Memory Tips
Think of 'beziehen' as 'to draw'. You 'draw' a salary, 'draw' a cover over a pillow, and 'draw' a connection between ideas.