Kaution
deposit
noun kow-tsee-OHN Rare
Origin: from Latin cautio (caution, security)
Also means
security deposit
Usage Note
Kaution is the security deposit paid when renting, capped by law at three months' Kaltmiete (rent without utilities). It is returned after move-out minus any damage. Plural: Kautionen.
Examples
"Die Kaution beträgt zwei Monatsmieten."
Natural Translation
The deposit amounts to two months' rent.
Literal Translation
The deposit amounts-to two month-rents.
Related Words
- Anmeldeformular registration form
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- Briefkasten letterbox, post box
- Dachgeschosswohnung top-floor apartment, penthouse flat
- Eigenheim owner-occupied home, one's own home
- Eigentumswohnung owner-occupied flat; condominium apartment
- Einliegerwohnung granny flat, in-law suite, ancillary dwelling unit
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