German word

Rücklage

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁʏkˌlaːgə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsavings

Example

Wir legen jeden Monat Rücklagen für den Urlaub an.

We put money aside for our vacation every month.

Illustration for Rücklage (savings)

More examples

Sie möchte langfristige Rücklagen anlegen.

She wants to set aside long-term savings.

Core concept

A financial cushion stored apart from everyday spending until a specific need arises.

Common phrases

  • langfristige Rücklagen anlegen

    set aside long-term savings

  • Rücklagen aufbauen

    build up savings

Similar words

Erspartes: Money saved for use at any time, including discretionary spending.
Notgroschen: A small cash reserve kept ready for unexpected urgent costs.
Rückstellung: An accounting provision set aside for costs expected in the future.
Sparguthaben: The balance of savings deposited in a bank or similar account.

Definition in German

Geld, das man getrennt zurücklegt, um für geplante oder unerwartete Ausgaben eine Reserve zu haben.

Word origin

The noun Rücklage comes from the verb zurücklegen, whose parts express placing something back or aside for later use.

Usage tips

  • The purpose is commonly added with für, as in Rücklagen für den Urlaub, while für takes the accusative case.

Other meanings

  • fundnoun
  • reservenoun

Opposites

  • Ausgabenexpensesnoun
  • Schuldendebtsnoun

Related words

  • Rücklagenbildungsavings accumulationnoun
  • rücklagenbildendsavings-buildingadjective

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