der Betrag
Translation
amount, sum, total
Examples
Bitte zahlen Sie den Betrag von 50 Euro.
Please pay the amount of 50 euros.
Der genaue Betrag ist noch unbekannt.
The exact amount is still unknown.
Grammar Patterns
ein Betrag ((von+3)) an amount of sth. The amount of 100 euros is due.
den Betrag überweisen to transfer the amount I have to transfer the amount today.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Summe, Höhe
Etymology
From the verb 'betragen' (to amount to). This is related to 'tragen' (to carry), suggesting the total amount that is 'carried' or tallied up.
Memory Tips
Think of what a bill 'trägt' (carries) – it carries an amount, a 'Betrag'.