stipät

Stipät is a term sometimes used to refer to a small, often informal, financial payment or bonus. It is not a formal wage or salary component but rather an extra sum of money given to an individual, typically in recognition of a particular effort, a job well done, or as a gesture of goodwill. The origin of the term is somewhat obscure, but it is believed to be informal and possibly regional in its usage.

The nature of stipät can vary widely. It might be a one-time payment or a recurring, albeit irregular, addition to an individual's income. Unlike a bonus that might be tied to specific company performance metrics, stipät is often more discretionary and less structured. It can be given by employers to employees, by clients to service providers, or even informally between individuals.

The amount of stipät is generally not substantial and is intended to be a token of appreciation or a small supplement. It is not a guaranteed or contractual payment and therefore does not carry the same legal or financial weight as salary. The term is generally not used in formal financial or business contexts, appearing more in casual conversation or personal accounts of financial transactions.