Das Abonnement
Example: Ich habe ein Abonnement für die lokale Zeitung abgeschlossen.
Definition
"Das Abonnement" refers to a subscription, specifically in journalism, where a person pays in advance to regularly receive a newspaper, magazine, or other periodical. For example, having "das Abonnement" for a local newspaper means receiving it on a scheduled basis.
Etymology
The word "das Abonnement" comes from the French term 'abonnement,' which itself derives from the verb 'abonner,' meaning to subscribe. This French word traces back to Latin 'abbonare,' meaning to engage or promise. Did you know? The term became popular in German through the influence of French culture and commerce.
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"Das Abonnement" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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