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    wage oder wages?

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    wage oder wages?

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    Es geht um Ronaldo, den Manu-Star, der sich ein neues Auto gegönnt hat:

    The Phantom (das Auto), kitted out with all the trimmings, will cost the Portuguese star less than one month's wages.

    Wieso wages und nicht wage? Es geht doch um seinen Lohn?

    Warum Mehrzahl?
    AuthorTombraks03 Nov 08, 19:37
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    #1Author penguin (236245) 03 Nov 08, 19:41
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    The saying originated from the times when the wages were paid on a weekly basis ( as in Wochenlohn) which translates to 4 paychecks per month, hence " one month's wages. Otherwise it would be " One month's salary."
    #2Author Helmi (U.S.) (236620) 03 Nov 08, 19:43
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    It´s always the plural form! It´s the same with police or thanks.
    #3Authordie_tiramisuschnitte14 Nov 08, 21:10
     
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