Die Rechnung
Example: Kannst du bitte die Rechnung für das Essen bringen?
Definition
"Die Rechnung" refers to the bill or check presented at the end of a meal or service, detailing the amount of money owed. It is commonly used in restaurants or stores when asking for the total cost to be paid. For example, 'Kannst du bitte die Rechnung für das Essen bringen?' means asking for the bill for the food.
Etymology
The word "die Rechnung" comes from the German verb 'rechnen,' meaning 'to calculate.' Originally, it referred to the act of calculating or reckoning, and over time it evolved to mean the written statement of money owed. Did you know that the root is related to the English word 'reckon,' which also means to calculate or estimate?
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"Die Rechnung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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