Salo
SAH-loh /ˈsɑ.lɔ/
"Salo" is Sheng for salary (also: pay).
Meaning
- noun salary, pay. The money you are paid for work, usually at the end of the month.
Examples
- Salo ikiingia nitakulipa. When my salary comes in I'll pay you.
See Salo used in other entries
- Mimi ni hustler, sina salo.I'm a hustler, I don't have a salary.From Hustler
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Short for 'salary'.
How it was made: Shortened words.
Questions about Salo
What does Salo mean in Sheng?
"Salo" is Sheng for salary (also: pay). The money you are paid for work, usually at the end of the month.
How do you use Salo in a sentence?
"Salo ikiingia nitakulipa." means "When my salary comes in I'll pay you."
How do you pronounce Salo?
Say it SAH-loh (/ˈsɑ.lɔ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Salo come from?
Short for 'salary'.
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