die Abgabe

Plural: die Abgaben
Based on: ab, abgeben, Gabe
Noun
  1. the emission, the discharge
  2. the fee, the toll, the due
  3. the handing in, the handing over
1.

the emission, the discharge

(Very technical term for a device or process that emits something. )
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Examples
  • Die Abgabe des Rauchgases muss kontinuierlich überwacht werden.
  • The discharge of the flue gas must be continuously monitored.
2.

the fee, the toll, the due

(Used for all kinds of fees that are not taxes. Think health insurance in Germany, for example. The money is taken straight from your salary and that's not a "Steuer (tax)" but an "Abgabe". )
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  • Alle Abgaben für Sozialversicherungen sind Teil der Lohnnebenkosten.
  • All dues for social insurance are part of the payroll expenses.
3.

the handing in, the handing over

(The act of handing something in or over. Quite common in the context of the "due by" date for homework.)
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  • "Die Abgabe ist morgen.""Und wie viel hast du bisher?""Nichts."
  • "The handing in/deadline is tomorrow.""And how much do you have so far?""Nothing."

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How many meanings does the German word 'Abgabe' have?

Abgabe has 3 distinct meanings: 1. the emission, the discharge, 2. the fee, the toll, the due, 3. the handing in, the handing over.

What is the gender of 'Abgabe'?

die

What is the plural of 'Abgabe'?

die Abgaben

What is 'Abgabe' related to?

The word 'Abgabe' is related to ab, abgeben and Gabe.

Where can I learn more about 'Abgabe'?

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