Dauerauftrag

standing order

noun DOW-er-owf-trahk Rare

Usage Note

Dauerauftrag is a standing instruction to a bank to make a regular fixed payment — rent, subscriptions, savings transfers. Unlike a Lastschrift, the account holder initiates and controls it. Einen Dauerauftrag einrichten / löschen (to set up / cancel a standing order).

Examples

"Sie richteten einen Dauerauftrag für die monatliche Mietzahlung ein."

Natural Translation

They set up a standing order for the monthly rent payment.

Literal Translation

They set-up a standing-order for the monthly rent-payment.

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