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Abschreibung

depreciation (of assets)

noun AP-shree-bung Rare
People & Society Money

Also means

write-off

Usage Note

Abschreibung is the accounting term for depreciation — the loss in value of fixed assets over time. Lineare Abschreibung spreads the loss evenly; degressive Abschreibung front-loads it. The plural Abschreibungen is common in tax and corporate contexts.

Examples

"Die Abschreibung der neuen Maschinen beträgt jährlich zehn Prozent."

Natural Translation

The depreciation of the new machines amounts to ten percent per year.

Literal Translation

The depreciation of the new machines amounts annually ten percent.

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