Parkgebühr

parking fee, parking charge

noun PARK-ge-buer Rare

Usage Note

Parkgebühr is the fee charged for using a car park or parking space, payable at a meter (Parkscheinautomat) or barrier. Urban councils set Parkgebühren as a tool to manage traffic demand; they have risen sharply in German city centres.

Examples

"Die Parkgebühr beträgt zwei Euro pro Stunde."

Natural Translation

The parking fee is two euros per hour.

Literal Translation

The parking-fee amounts to two euros per hour.

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