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The German word "Tarif" is a noun meaning rate, tariff, or price list. It comes from French "tarif" and refers to scheduled charges or agreed-upon prices for services or goods, often used in contexts like telephone rates, electricity prices, or wage agreements.

Meaning of components: No smaller German components here; it is a loanword.

Similar words:

• Gebühr (fee)
• Preis (price)
• Honorar (fee for services)
• Entgelt (remuneration, payment)

Differences:
While "Tarif" often implies a standardized or contracted rate (e.g., electricity or transport tariffs, collective wage agreements), "Gebühr" is more like an official fee, "Preis" is a general term for price, and "Honorar" typically refers to fees paid for professional services.