der Tarif
Translation
rate, tariff, fare, pay scale
Examples
Welchen Tarif haben Sie für Ihr Handy?
What rate do you have for your mobile phone?
Der neue Tarif gilt ab morgen.
The new tariff applies from tomorrow.
Die Gewerkschaft fordert einen höheren Tarif.
The union is demanding a higher pay scale.
Grammar Patterns
ein Tarif für et4 a rate/plan for sth. A cheap rate for students.
nach Tarif bezahlen to pay according to the pay scale The employees are paid according to the scale.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Gebühr (fee), der Preis (price), die Rate (rate)
Etymology
From Arabic 'ta'rif' (notification, definition), via Italian and French. It relates to a 'defined' set of prices or charges.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'tariff'. Think of a tariff on goods, then broaden the meaning to include any set rate, like for a phone plan or a train fare.