word
Kontingent
quota
The German word "Kontingent" is a noun meaning "quota", "allotment", or "contingent" (in terms of an allocated share or portion). It comes from the French contingent, rooted in Latin contingere ("to touch upon"), referring to a fixed amount assigned or reserved.
Similar words:
- Quote (quote)
- Zuteilung (allocation)
- Anteil (share, portion)
- Kontingentierung (rationing, quota system)
Differences:
- Kontingent usually refers to an officially fixed or limited amount, often in administrative, trade, or military contexts.
- Quote and Zuteilung can be more general and do not always imply strict limits.
- Anteil is broader, indicating any portion or part rather than a formally defined quota.
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Examples
Mein Kontingent für diese Woche ist voll.noun
My quota for this week is full.
Jedes Team bekommt ein bestimmtes Kontingent an Eintrittskarten.noun
Each team receives a certain quota of tickets.
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