der Umwandlungssatz
Translation
conversion rate
Examples
Der Umwandlungssatz bestimmt die Höhe der Rente.
The conversion rate determines the amount of the pension.
Der Bundesrat will den Umwandlungssatz senken.
The Federal Council wants to lower the conversion rate.
Grammar Patterns
the conversion rate ((for sth.)) The conversion rate for the pension fund was lowered.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Konversionsrate; Related concepts: Wechselkurs (exchange rate)
Etymology
A compound of 'Umwandlung' (conversion) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'Satz' (rate). It literally means 'conversion's rate'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Umwandlung' is 'conversion' and 'Satz' means 'rate'. It's a technical term, often for pensions.