die Pauschale
Translation
lump sum, flat rate, package deal, fixed amount
Examples
Die Reise kostet 500 Euro als Pauschale.
The trip costs 500 euros as a lump sum.
Wir zahlen eine monatliche Pauschale für die Nebenkosten.
We pay a monthly flat rate for the ancillary costs.
In der Pauschale sind Flug und Hotel enthalten.
The flight and hotel are included in the package deal.
Grammar Patterns
a flat rate ((for sth.)) We pay a monthly flat rate for the ancillary costs.
as a lump sum The trip costs 500 euros as a lump sum.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lump sum, flat rate; Antonyms: individual billing (Einzelabrechnung)
Etymology
From Medieval Latin 'pascuale' (pasture land), via a contract for grazing rights for a fixed sum, the meaning evolved to a general 'lump sum'.
Memory Tips
Sounds a bit like 'pass all'. One price that 'passes for all' the items included. Often used for travel (Pauschalreise).