die Rechnung, -en
Meaning and Usage
"Die Rechnung" in German means "the bill" or "the invoice." It is commonly used in restaurants when asking for the bill or in business contexts when referring to an invoice.
Linguistic Analysis
"Die Rechnung" is a feminine noun. It is derived from the Middle High German word "renunge," which ultimately comes from the Old High German "rechenunga," meaning "calculation" or "account."
Comparisons between German and English
The German word "die Rechnung" directly translates to "the bill" or "the invoice" in English. Both languages use this word in similar contexts.
Cultural Context
In German-speaking countries, it is customary to ask for the bill politely by saying "Die Rechnung, bitte" (The bill, please) when finishing a meal at a restaurant.
Example Sentences
- Ich habe die Rechnung bezahlt. (I paid the bill.)
- Sie schicken uns die Rechnung per E-Mail. (They are sending us the invoice by email.)
Memory Tips
To remember "die Rechnung," think of the phrase "The bill is due" to associate it with its meaning of "the bill" or "the invoice."
Additional Vocabulary
- Die Abrechnung (f) - the settlement
- Die Quittung (f) - the receipt
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
- Gender: feminine
- Plural: die Rechnungen
Conjugation (for verbs)
Not applicable, as "die Rechnung" is a noun.