Die Rechnung
Example: Kannst du bitte die Rechnung vom Restaurant bezahlen?
Definition
"Die Rechnung" refers to the bill or invoice presented for payment, especially in contexts like restaurants or financial transactions. It details the amount owed for goods or services provided and is essential for settling payments accurately.
Etymology
The word "die Rechnung" comes from the German verb 'rechnen,' meaning 'to calculate' or 'to count.' Originally, it referred to the act of calculating sums, evolving to mean the final calculated statement of charges or costs. Did you know that 'Rechnung' literally implies a reckoning or accounting of expenses?
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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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