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abbuchen

to debit

verb AP-boo-khen Rare
People & Society Money

Also means

to charge to an account

Usage Note

abbuchen means to deduct a sum from a bank account, typically automatically. The noun Abbuchung refers to the debit transaction itself. Banks buchen amounts ab via direct debit (Lastschrift).

Examples

"Der Betrag wird am ersten des Monats automatisch abgebucht."

Natural Translation

The amount will be debited automatically on the first of the month.

Literal Translation

The amount will on the first of-the month automatically debited.

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