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wage

/weɪd͡ʒ/

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noun

Lohn, Gehalt

(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.

Examples :

"Before her promotion, her wages were 20% less."

Vor ihrer Beförderung war ihr Gehalt 20 % geringer.

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verb

Wettten, riskieren

Examples :

"My brother is wagering $5 that our team will win the game. "

Mein Bruder wettet 5 Dollar darauf, dass unser Team das Spiel gewinnen wird.

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verb

Wagen, riskieren

To expose oneself to, as a risk; to incur, as a danger; to venture; to hazard.

Examples :

"The climber waged a risk by attempting the difficult rock face. "

Der Kletterer wagte ein Risiko, indem er die schwierige Felswand bestieg.

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verb

Entlohnen, anstellen

To employ for wages; to hire.

Examples :

"The company wagers new teachers for the upcoming school year. "

Das Unternehmen stellt neue Lehrer für das kommende Schuljahr ein.

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verb

Führen, austragen

To conduct or carry out (a war or other contest).

Examples :

"The team waged a spirited debate about the best way to study for the upcoming exam. "

Das Team führte eine lebhafte Debatte über den besten Weg, sich auf die kommende Prüfung vorzubereiten.

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verb

Wagen, riskieren

To adventure, or lay out, for hire or reward; to hire out.

Examples :

"The actor waged his savings to open a small theater company. "

Der Schauspieler wagte seine Ersparnisse, um eine kleine Theaterfirma zu eröffnen.

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verb

Gewährleisten, bürgen

To give security for the performance of.

Examples :

"The company will wage a campaign to attract new employees. "

Das Unternehmen wird eine Kampagne starten, um neue Mitarbeiter zu gewinnen.

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