German word

Rabatt

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁaˈbat/

Meaning

  • masculine noundiscount

Example

Im Januar sind viele Artikel mit Rabatten versehen.

In January, many items are available at a discount.

Illustration for Rabatt (discount)

More examples

Sie erhielt einen Rabatt nach kurzer Verhandlung.

She received a discount after a short negotiation.

Core concept

A slice removed from the original price while the product itself remains unchanged.

Common phrases

  • einen Rabatt erhalten

    receive a discount

  • einen Rabatt aushandeln

    negotiate a discount

  • vom Rabatt profitieren

    benefit from a discount

Similar words

Ermäßigung: A discount available to a particular group or under defined conditions.
Preisnachlass: A stated amount or percentage deducted from the sale price.
Skonto: A percentage deducted from an invoice for early payment.
Sonderpreis: A temporarily reduced price set for a special offer.

Definition in German

Verminderung des Verkaufspreises, meist als Prozentangabe oder fester Betrag vom ursprünglichen Preis abgezogen.

Word origin

German Rabatt comes through French rabat from rabattre 'to beat back or reduce', with this idea of reduction extending to the selling price.

Usage tips

  • Rabatt denotes a general price reduction, whereas Skonto specifically denotes a reduction granted for prompt payment.

Opposites

  • Zuschlagsurchargenoun
  • Vollpreisfull pricenoun

Related words

  • Rabattaktiondiscount campaignnoun
  • Staffelrabatttiered discountnoun

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