das Angebot, -e

Definition & meaning

The word "Angebot" has two primary meanings depending on the context:

1. Offer/Proposal: A formal statement of the price at which one is willing to sell something, or a suggestion to do something. For example, a company providing a price quote for services or a person making a proposition.
2. Supply: In an economic sense, it refers to the quantity of a product or service that is available in the market for purchase. It is the counterpart to demand.
3. Special offer/Sale: It can also refer to a specific product or service that is being sold at a reduced price for a limited time.

Grammar & Word origin

"Das Angebot" is a neuter noun (plural: Angebote).

It is derived from the German verb "anbieten" (to offer). The word is composed of the prefix "an-" (at/on) and the noun "Gebot" (which comes from "bieten," meaning to offer or bid). Historically, it reflects the act of "offering" something to someone else.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

• Vorschlag ↗ (proposal)
• Offerte ↗ (formal offer/quotation)
• Bereitstellung ↗ (provisioning/supply)
• Sonderpreis ↗ (special price)

Antonyms:

• Nachfrage ↗ (demand - specifically in the economic context of supply and demand)
• Ablehnung ↗ (rejection - in the context of declining an offer)