Usage Note
Anzahlung is a partial advance payment made when booking accommodation or signing a purchase agreement. Different from Kaution (security deposit); an Anzahlung counts toward the total price.
Examples
"Bei der Buchung wurde eine Anzahlung von 20 Prozent verlangt."
Natural Translation
A down payment of 20 percent was required at booking.
Literal Translation
At the booking was a down-payment of 20 percent required.
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