Die Rechnung
Example: Bitte überprüfen Sie die Rechnung vor der Zahlung sorgfältig.
Definition
"Die Rechnung" refers to the bill or invoice provided in financial transactions, detailing the amounts owed for goods or services. It is a document used to request payment, often listing itemized charges, taxes, and the total sum due, as in the phrase: Please carefully check the bill before payment.
Etymology
The word "die Rechnung" comes from the German verb 'rechnen,' meaning 'to calculate' or 'to reckon.' Originally, it referred to the act of calculating sums, and over time, it came to denote the written calculation or bill presented for payment. Did you know? The root 'rechnen' is related to the English word 'reckon,' showing their shared Germanic heritage.
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"Die Rechnung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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