Annuität

annuity; fixed annual or periodic payment

noun ah-noo-ee-TAYT Rare

Origin: from Latin 'annuitas' (yearly)

Usage Note

Annuität bezeichnet eine gleichbleibende periodische Zahlung, die sowohl Zins- als auch Tilgungsanteile enthält. Beim Annuitätendarlehen bleibt die Rate konstant, aber der Zinsanteil sinkt über die Laufzeit.

Examples

"Das Annuitätendarlehen wird mit einer monatlichen Rate von 600 Euro zurückgezahlt."

Natural Translation

The annuity loan is repaid with a monthly instalment of 600 euros.

Literal Translation

The annuity loan is repaid with a monthly rate of 600 euros.

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