Payday: meaning, definitions and examples
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payday
[ ˈpeɪdeɪ ]
finance day
A payday refers to the day on which a person receives their salary or wages from their employer. It is typically the end of a pay period, which can be weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Employees often look forward to this day as it represents the fulfillment of their work and the compensation for their efforts. Paydays can also be associated with the payment of bills, budgeting, and personal financial planning.
Synonyms
compensation day, salary day, wage day.
Examples of usage
- I can't wait for payday so I can finally go shopping.
- She always plans her budget around payday.
- On payday, I like to treat myself to a nice meal.
Translations
Translations of the word "payday" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dia de pagamento
🇮🇳 वेतन दिवस
🇩🇪 Zahltag
🇮🇩 hari gajian
🇺🇦 день виплати зарплати
🇵🇱 dzień wypłaty
🇯🇵 給料日
🇫🇷 jour de paie
🇪🇸 día de pago
🇹🇷 maaş günü
🇰🇷 급여일
🇸🇦 يوم الدفع
🇨🇿 den výplaty
🇸🇰 deň výplaty
🇨🇳 发薪日
🇸🇮 dan plačila
🇮🇸 launadagur
🇰🇿 жалақы күні
🇬🇪 ხელფასის დღე
🇦🇿 maaş günü
🇲🇽 día de pago
Etymology
The term 'payday' is derived from the combination of 'pay' and 'day'. The word 'pay' originates from the Middle English 'paien', which itself comes from the Old French 'paier', meaning to appease or satisfy. This links back to the Latin word 'pacare', meaning to make peace. The 'day' component simply refers to a specific 24-hour period. Over time, 'payday' has evolved to specifically denote the designated time in employment or work settings when payment is made to employees for their labor. The concept of payday is significant in labor economics, emphasizing the relationship between work and compensation.