wage in Latin
wage in Latin is manupretium, mercēs — wage means money paid to a worker, usually calculated by the hour.
wage in Latin
manupretium
(often in plural) An amount of money paid to a worker for a specified quantity of work, usually calculated on an hourly basis and expressed in an amount of money per hour.
mercēs
(often in plural) An amount of money paid to a worker for a specified quantity of work, usually calculated on an hourly basis and expressed in an amount of money per hour.
What does "wage" mean?
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noun Money paid to a worker, usually calculated by the hour.
"His hourly wage barely covers the rent."
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verb To carry out or conduct, especially a war or campaign.
"The two countries waged war for over a decade."
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wage in a sentence
- His hourly wage barely covers the rent.
- The company raised the minimum wage for all staff.
- The two countries waged war for over a decade.
- She waged a long campaign against the new housing development.
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What is "wage" in Latin?
"wage" in Latin is manupretium, mercēs. wage means: Money paid to a worker, usually calculated by the hour.
How do you use "wage" in a sentence?
Example: "His hourly wage barely covers the rent." In Latin, "wage" is manupretium, mercēs.
Are there other ways to say "wage" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "wage": manupretium, mercēs.
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