German Conversation · Level 110
44 words
German word
Rückzahlung
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʁʏkˌtsaːlʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounrepayment
Example
Die Rückzahlung des Kredits ist im Mai fällig.
The loan repayment is due in May.
More examples
Wegen eines Erlasses entfiel die Rückzahlung.
Because of a waiver, repayment was no longer required.
Core concept
Money moves back along the financial path to the party that supplied it, in one sum or in several installments.
Common phrases
vollständige Rückzahlung
full repayment
die Rückzahlung des Darlehens
repayment of the loan
Similar words
Tilgung: Payments made to reduce the principal of a debt.
Zahlung: The act of paying a price, fee, or other amount owed.
Ratenzahlung: Payment divided into several regular installments.
Rückerstattung: Money returned after an overpayment or a returned purchase.
Definition in German
Rückzahlung ist die Zahlung eines geliehenen Betrags an den Gläubiger, entweder einmalig oder in Raten.
Word origin
Rückzahlung is a compound of Rück-, related to zurück meaning back, and Zahlung, a noun formed from zahlen meaning to pay.
Usage tips
- Rückzahlung usually concerns money owed, while Rückerstattung is the usual term for a refund after a purchase or overpayment.
Other meanings
- refundnoun
- redemptionnoun
Opposites
- Erlasswaivernoun
Related words
- Rückzahlungspflichtrepayment obligationnoun
- rückzahlbarrepayableadjective