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“deduction” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈapˌtsuːk/

Example

Beim Gehalt gibt es einen Abzug für Steuern.

A deduction for taxes is made from the salary.

Illustration for Abzug (deduction)

How to say “deduction” in German

“Deduction” in German is Abzug.

A marked part separates from a whole: money is removed from a sum, a trigger moves backward, or a group pulls back.

Full entry for Abzug: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Abzug

An der Kasse gab es einen Abzug vom Gesamtpreis.

At the checkout, there was a deduction from the total price.

Tips for using Abzug

  • For a precise monetary amount, German commonly uses the pattern 'Abzug in Höhe von' followed by the amount.

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