erstatten
refund
Es bedeutet, jemandem Geld zurückzugeben, das er vorher ausgegeben hat.
The German word "erstatten" is a verb that means "to reimburse" or "to refund." It is derived from the words "er" (a prefix that doesn't have a specific meaning but can imply completion of an action) and "statten," which is related to "statt," meaning "place" or "stead" but doesn't directly contribute to the meaning here.
Similar words in German include:
- "zurückerstatten" (to reimburse or refund, emphasizing the return aspect),
- "rückvergüten" (to refund),
- "vergüten" (to compensate).
Differences:
- "zurückerstatten": While "zurückerstatten" specifically emphasizes the aspect of returning money or compensation, "erstatten" can be slightly broader but is often used interchangeably in contexts involving financial reimbursement.
- "rückvergüten": More specifically means refund, often in commercial contexts. Less used in general conversation.
- "vergüten": Generally refers to giving compensation straightforwardly and can apply to wages, repairs, etc., not just returning money.
"Erstatten" is a more general term whereas other terms may carry additional nuances depending on the context.
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Examples
Sie erstatten mir den vollen Betrag zurück.verb
They refund me the full amount.
Die Firma wird Ihnen den Betrag erstatten.verb
The company will refund the amount to you.
Er wird den Betrag vollständig erstatten.verb
He will refund the amount in full.
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