Zwischensumme

subtotal; running total

noun TSVI-shen-zoo-me Rare

Usage Note

Zwischensumme f is a partial total in a list, shown before the final amount is calculated. On invoices it appears before discounts are deducted or VAT (Mehrwertsteuer) is added. Plural Zwischensummen.

Examples

"Die Zwischensumme vor Mehrwertsteuer beträgt 200 Euro."

Natural Translation

The subtotal before VAT is 200 euros.

Literal Translation

The subtotal before VAT amounts to 200 euros.

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