das Gehalt
Translation
salary, content, substance
Examples
Mein Gehalt kommt am Monatsende.
My salary arrives at the end of the month.
Der Gehalt an Zucker ist hoch.
The sugar content is high.
Grammar Patterns
((das Gehalt)) salary. He gets a good salary.
((der Gehalt)) ((an+3)) the content (of sth.). The fat content of this sausage is high.
Similar Words
Synonyms (salary): Lohn, Einkommen; Synonyms (content): Inhalt, Substanz
Etymology
From the verb 'halten' (to hold, contain). The original meaning is 'that which is held/contained', referring to both salary and content.
Memory Tips
Remember 'das Gehalt' (neuter) is the salary you get. 'Der Gehalt' (masculine) is the content of something. The article is key!