NOUN

Abgabe/ˈapˌɡaːbə/tax; levy; fee

Abgabe is a German noun that means tax, levy, or fee. It is pronounced /ˈapˌɡaːbə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Abgaben".

Definitions

1.mandatory payment to the state or an institution(finance, administration)

a.money that must be paid as tax, levy, or fee, especially to the state

Die Abgaben an den Staat sind in diesem Jahr gestiegen.Taxes and fees to the state have increased this year.

b.compulsory financial contribution, often for public services or purposes

Für die Nutzung der Straße ist eine Abgabe zu entrichten.A fee must be paid for the use of the road.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Abgabedie Abgaben
Genitiveder Abgabeder Abgaben
Dativeder Abgabeden Abgaben
Accusativedie Abgabedie Abgaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "Abgabe" mean in English?
"Abgabe" means tax, levy, or fee. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Abgabe"?
"Abgabe" is pronounced /ˈapˌɡaːbə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Abgabe" der, die, or das?
"Abgabe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Abgabe"?
The plural of "Abgabe" is "Abgaben".
What part of speech is "Abgabe"?
"Abgabe" is a noun in German.

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