Usage Note
Spareinlage is money placed in a savings account at a bank, typically bearing interest. It is a legally defined term in German banking law (Kreditwesengesetz). Distinct from a Sichteinlage (demand deposit) — Spareinlagen may have notice periods.
Examples
"Die Verzinsung der Spareinlagen ist nach Jahren der Nullzinspolitik wieder gestiegen."
Natural Translation
The interest on savings deposits has risen again after years of zero-interest policy.
Literal Translation
The interest-rate of the savings-deposits has after years of zero-interest-policy again risen.
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