Die Rückerstattung
Example: Die Rückerstattung des Geldes dauert normalerweise zwei Wochen.
Definition
"Die Rückerstattung" refers to the process of returning money that was previously paid, often due to a refund or reimbursement. It commonly involves the repayment of funds after a purchase or transaction, such as the refund of money that usually takes two weeks.
Etymology
The word "die Rückerstattung" comes from the German prefix "Rück-" meaning 'back' or 'return' and the verb "erstatten," meaning 'to reimburse' or 'to refund.' Together, they form a noun describing the act of giving money back. Did you know? The term is widely used in financial and consumer contexts in German-speaking countries.
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"Die Rückerstattung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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