Quittung

receipt

noun KVIT-ung Rare

Origin: from Latin quietus via Romance, 'released from debt'

Usage Note

Quittung is a receipt confirming that payment was made, distinct from the Rechnung (the bill itself). The supermarket slip is usually called the Kassenbon or Beleg. Figuratively die Quittung bekommen means to get one's comeuppance. Plural is Quittungen.

Examples

"Bitte bewahren Sie die Quittung für die Garantie auf."

Natural Translation

Please keep the receipt for the warranty.

Literal Translation

Please keep you the receipt for the warranty up.

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