German Conversation · Level 85
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German word
Tarif
Pronunciation
IPA/taˈʁiːf/
Meaning
- masculine nounrate
Example
Die Tarife in dieser Region sind unterschiedlich.
The rates in this region vary.
More examples
Beim Anbieterwechsel sollte man prüfen, ob der aktuelle Tarif noch passt.
When changing providers, you should check whether your current rate plan is still suitable.
Core concept
A schedule that assigns different prices to different levels of transport or service.
Common phrases
einen Tarif abschließen
sign up for a rate plan
Tarif kündigen
cancel a rate plan
auf einen günstigen Tarif umsteigen
switch to a cheaper rate plan
Similar words
Preis: The amount paid for a product or service.
Gebühr: A charge for using a service or completing a procedure.
Pauschale: A fixed fee covering a defined range of services.
Entgelt: Payment made in return for work or a provided service.
Definition in German
Preisangabe in einer Liste oder Kategorie, die angibt, wie viel für eine bestimmte Leistung oder einen Transport zu zahlen ist.
Word origin
The German noun comes through French tarif and Italian tariffa from Arabic ta'rif, whose original sense involved defining or listing items.
Usage tips
- In mobile phone, energy, and insurance contexts, Tarif often means a service plan with a defined price structure, not just a single rate.
Other meanings
- farenoun
- tariffnoun
Opposites
- Unentgeltlichkeitgratuitousnessnoun
- Gratisangebotfree offernoun
Related words
- Stromtarifelectricity ratenoun
- Handytarifmobile phone ratenoun
- Tarifzonerate zonenoun