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Rücklage

reserve (financial); nest egg

noun RUEK-lah-geh Rare
People & Society Money

Usage Note

Rücklage is money set aside deliberately — either by a business (retained earnings reserves) or an individual (a personal savings buffer). Rücklagen bilden (to build up reserves). Distinguish from Rückstellung (provision for a specific uncertain liability).

Examples

"Als finanzielle Rücklage empfehlen Experten drei Monatsgehälter."

Natural Translation

As a financial reserve, experts recommend three months' salary.

Literal Translation

As financial reserve recommend experts three monthly-salaries.

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