Der Gutschein
Example: Ich habe einen Gutschein für das neue Restaurant bekommen.
Definition
"Der Gutschein" is a noun meaning a voucher or coupon that can be used as proof of payment or to redeem a product or service. It is commonly given as a gift or promotional offer, allowing the holder to obtain goods or services without immediate cash payment.
Etymology
The word "der Gutschein" comes from the German words 'Gutschrift' meaning credit and 'Schein' meaning certificate or note. Originally, it referred to a written certificate of credit. Did you know? The concept of a 'Gutschein' originated from early trade practices where merchants issued paper notes as proof of credit or prepayment.
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"Der Gutschein" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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