die Transaktion, -en
transaction
The German word "Transaktion" is a noun meaning "transaction". It is borrowed from Latin through English and refers to an act of conducting business or an exchange, especially financial or commercial.
It's derived from the verb "trans-" (across) and "agere" (to do, drive), though in German usage it mainly stands as a loanword.
Similar words in German include:
- Geschäft (deal, business)
- Abwicklung (processing, handling)
- Handel (trade)
Differences:
- Geschäft is broader and can refer to any business or deal.
- Abwicklung emphasizes the process or completion of a transaction.
- Handel is more general, referring to trade itself.
- Transaktion specifically highlights a discrete act or operation of exchanging or trading.
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Examples
Die Transaktion wurde erfolgreich abgeschlossen.noun
The transaction was completed successfully.
Eine Transaktion findet zwischen zwei Parteien statt.noun
A transaction takes place between two parties.
Jede Transaktion braucht Zeit.noun
Every transaction takes time.
Die Transaktion dauert nur wenige Minuten.noun
The transaction takes only a few minutes.
Eine Transaktion dauert oft nur wenige Sekunden.noun
A transaction often takes only a few seconds.
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