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Nachlass

discount, reduction (from a price)

noun NAKH-las Rare
Numbers & Measures Money

Also means

estate (of a deceased person)

Usage Note

Nachlass in commerce = a price reduction granted by the seller: 10% Nachlass. It also means a deceased person's estate. In price contexts, a near-synonym of Rabatt.

Examples

"Der Händler gewährte einen Nachlass von zehn Prozent auf den Listenpreis."

Natural Translation

The dealer granted a discount of ten percent on the list price.

Literal Translation

The dealer granted a reduction of ten percent on the list-price.

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