Die Rechnung
Example: Kannst du bitte die Rechnung für das Essen bringen?
Definition
"Die Rechnung" refers to the bill or invoice that lists the items purchased or services provided along with their costs, typically presented at restaurants or stores to request payment. For example, it is used when asking, 'Kannst du bitte die Rechnung für das Essen bringen?' meaning asking for the food bill.
Etymology
The word "die Rechnung" comes from the German verb 'rechnen,' meaning 'to calculate' or 'to reckon.' It originally referred to the act of counting or calculating sums, evolving to mean the written account or bill showing the total amount owed. Did you know it shares roots with English words like 'reckon'?
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"Die Rechnung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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