noun
der Beleg, -e
receipt
Ein Zettel oder Dokument, das zeigt, dass man etwas gekauft oder bezahlt hat.
The German word "Beleg" is a noun that means "proof," "document," "receipt," or "evidence." It comes from the verb "belegen," which means "to document" or "to prove."
- Beleg refers to a physical or digital document that serves to confirm or verify something, such as a receipt for a purchase or proof of an expense.
Similar words:
- Nachweis (proof, evidence)
- Quittung (receipt)
- Beweis (evidence)
Differences:
- Nachweis and Beweis are more general and abstract, used primarily for proofs in logical, legal, or scientific contexts.
- Quittung specifically refers to a payment receipt, usually simpler and limited to transactional proof.
- Beleg is often used in accounting and everyday contexts to denote a document backing up a claim or transaction.
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Examples
Ein Beleg kann als Beweis für eine Zahlung verwendet werden.noun
A receipt can be used as proof of payment.
Er suchte stundenlang nach dem richtigen Beleg für seine Reisekostenabrechnung.noun
He searched for hours for the right receipt for his travel expense report.
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