Die Rechnung
Example: Kannst du bitte die Rechnung im Restaurant bezahlen?
Definition
"Die Rechnung" refers to the bill or invoice that lists the total cost of goods or services, commonly used in restaurants or shops to indicate the amount to be paid by the customer.
Etymology
The German word "die Rechnung" comes from the verb 'rechnen,' meaning 'to calculate.' Originally, it referred to the act of calculating or counting, and over time, it came to mean the calculated statement of charges or the bill. Did you know? The root 'rechnen' is related to the Latin 'computare,' which also means 'to calculate.'
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"Die Rechnung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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