diem
word
/ˈdim/
/ˈdiːɛm/
Definition
(Mainly in business/work context) A daily allowance given to employees to cover expenses, especially when traveling for work.
Usage & Nuances
'Diem' is mostly used as part of 'per diem' (Latin for 'per day'). It refers to daily payments, not salaries, and is specific to covering extra expenses like food or lodging on trips. Rarely used alone in modern English.
Spanish: viático (dinero para gastos de viaje) - dieta (gasto de viaje)Portuguese (BR): diária (verba para despesas de viagem) - ajuda de custoPortuguese (PT): ajuda de custo - diáriaChinese (Simplified): 差旅补贴 - 日津贴Chinese (Traditional): 差旅補貼 - 日津貼Hindi: यात्रा भत्ता - दैनिक भत्ताArabic: بدل السفر - بدل يوميBengali: ভাতা (ভ্রমণের জন্য) - দৈনিক ভাতাRussian: суточные (командировочные)Japanese: 日当（出張手当）Vietnamese: phụ cấp đi công tác - tiền trợ cấp hàng ngàyKorean: 여비 - 일당Turkish: yolluk - günlük harcırahUrdu: سفر الاؤنس - یومیہ الاؤنسIndonesian: uang harian - tunjangan perjalanan
Example Sentences
Each diem covers meals and transportation costs.
basic
How much is the daily diem for your trip?
basic
Did your manager approve your diem request for the conference?
natural
The company pays a diem when employees travel for work.
basic
We're given a small diem to cover snacks and taxis during the project.
natural
Without the diem, I'd end up spending a lot out of pocket on this trip.
natural