Die Zahlung
Example: Die Zahlung der Rechnung erfolgt innerhalb von 14 Tagen.
Definition
"Die Zahlung" refers to the act or process of paying money owed, especially in financial contexts. It involves the transfer of funds to settle a debt or fulfill a financial obligation, as in the phrase: 'Die Zahlung der Rechnung erfolgt innerhalb von 14 Tagen' (The payment of the invoice takes place within 14 days).
Etymology
The word "die Zahlung" comes from the German verb 'zahlen', meaning 'to pay'. It traces back to the Middle High German 'zalen', which itself originates from the Old High German 'zalan'. The root is related to the concept of counting or settling accounts, reflecting its financial use.
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"Die Zahlung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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