Tarif/taˈʁiːf/rate; tariff; pay scale
Tarif is a German noun that means rate, tariff, or pay scale. It is pronounced /taˈʁiːf/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Tarife".
Definitions
1.fixed price or rate for goods or services(pricing)
a.official set charge for service, especially in public transport, telecommunications, etc.
Der Tarif für eine Zugfahrt nach Berlin beträgt 30 Euro.—The fare for a train trip to Berlin is 30 euros.
2.customs duty or official tax on imports/exports(economics, customs)
a.government-imposed tax on imported goods
Die EU hat neue Tarife auf chinesische Produkte verhängt.—The EU has imposed new tariffs on Chinese products.
3.agreed pay scale or wage table, especially in union contracts(labor, employment)
a.wage agreement for employees in a sector
In diesem Betrieb gilt ein höherer Tarif als im Nachbarunternehmen.—A higher pay scale applies in this company than in the neighboring business.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Tarif | die Tarife |
| Genitive | des Tarifs | der Tarife |
| Dative | dem Tarif | den Tarifen |
| Accusative | den Tarif | die Tarife |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Tarif" mean in English?
- "Tarif" means rate, tariff, or pay scale. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Tarif"?
- "Tarif" is pronounced /taˈʁiːf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Tarif" der, die, or das?
- "Tarif" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Tarif"?
- The plural of "Tarif" is "Tarife".
- What part of speech is "Tarif"?
- "Tarif" is a noun in German.
