päiväraha — meaning in English

English meaning

• allowance noun A fixed sum of money given regularly, especially to a child or for expenses.
• per diem noun A fixed daily allowance paid to cover meals, accommodation and incidental costs while travelling for work.

Senses

päiväraha is used for these senses in English:

• allowance An amount, portion, or share that is allotted or granted; a sum granted as a reimbursement, a bounty, or as appropriate for any purpose.
• per diem A daily stipend.

allowance — full definition

1. noun A fixed sum of money given regularly, especially to a child or for expenses.
2. noun An amount permitted or accepted as reasonable, especially as a deduction or adjustment.

per diem — full definition

1. noun A fixed daily allowance paid to cover meals, accommodation and incidental costs while travelling for work.
2. adjective Paid or charged by the day; employed on a day-to-day basis rather than on a fixed contract.
3. adverb For each day.

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