German word

Angebot

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈangəˌboːt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounoffer

Example

Er hat mir ein Angebot gemacht.

He made me an offer.

Illustration for Angebot (offer)

More examples

Das Angebot gilt bis Freitag.

The offer is valid until Friday.

Core concept

A concrete or figurative opportunity held out to someone, waiting to be accepted, rejected, or negotiated.

Common phrases

  • ein Angebot machen

    make an offer

  • ein Angebot unterbreiten

    submit an offer

  • auf ein Angebot eingehen

    accept an offer

Similar words

Vorschlag: A suggested plan or idea for action or consideration.
Sonderangebot: A product or deal offered at a temporarily reduced price.
Angebotspreis: The price stated for selling a product.

Definition in German

Eine Offerte oder ein Vorschlag, etwas zu geben oder zu verkaufen; häufig eine Ware oder Dienstleistung, die zu einem bestimmten Preis angeboten wird.

Word origin

The noun Angebot developed from the verb anbieten, combining an- with bieten; both elements belong to inherited Germanic vocabulary associated with presenting something.

Usage tips

  • In retail language, Angebot often means a discounted special deal, while in negotiations it commonly means a proposal whose terms can be accepted or rejected.

Other meanings

  • proposalnoun
  • offeringnoun
  • special offernoun

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