noun
der Nachlass, ¨-e
discount
The German word "Nachlass" is a noun with two main meanings:
- Estate / inheritance — refers to the property and assets left behind by a deceased person.
- Discount / reduction — means a price deduction or allowance.
It is composed of:
- nach: after
- Lass: from the verb "lassen," meaning "to leave" or "to let"
Similar words:
- For inheritance: Erbschaft, Vermächtnis
- For discount: Rabatt, Preisnachlass
Differences:
- Nachlass usually refers to the entire heritage or final discount agreed upon.
- Erbschaft focuses strictly on what is inherited legally.
- Rabatt is a general term for price reductions, whereas Nachlass can imply special or larger allowances.
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Examples
Wir bekommen einen Nachlass im Geschäft.noun
We are getting a discount at the store.
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