die Rechnung, -en
bill
Ein Dokument, auf dem steht, wie viel Geld man für eine Ware oder Dienstleistung bezahlen muss.
The German word "Rechnung" is a noun meaning "invoice" or "bill." It is also used in the context of accounting, where it means "account" or "calculation." It is derived from the verb "rechnen," which means "to calculate" or "to compute." Additionally, "Rechnung" can be used metaphorically to refer to expectations or a reckoning, for instance in the phrase "mit etwas in Rechnung stellen," which means "to take something into account."
Similar words in German related to financial transactions include "Kassenbon" (receipt), "Quittung" (receipt), and "Abrechnung" (settlement or clearance).
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Examples
Ich bezahle die Rechnung.noun
I pay the bill.
Er bittet um eine Rechnung nach dem Essen.noun
He asks for a bill after the meal.
Die Rechnung liegt auf dem Tisch.noun
The bill is on the table.
Könnten Sie mir bitte die Rechnung bringen?noun
Could you please bring me the bill?
Eine Rechnung muss noch bezahlt werden.noun
A bill still has to be paid.
Bitte bezahlen Sie Ihre Rechnung bis morgen.noun
Please pay your bill by tomorrow.
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