pauschal
Translation
lump-sum, flat-rate, all-inclusive, sweeping
Examples
Wir bieten eine Pauschalreise an.
We offer a package tour.
Man kann das nicht pauschal sagen.
You can't make a sweeping statement like that.
Der Preis wird pauschal berechnet.
The price is calculated as a flat rate.
Grammar Patterns
((as adjective)) lump-sum / sweeping a pauschal answer
((as adverb)) as a lump sum / in a sweeping way to judge sth. pauschal
Similar Words
allgemein (general), undifferenziert (undifferentiated); Antonyms: individuell (individual), spezifisch (specific)
Etymology
From Medieval Latin 'pausālis', related to a 'lump' or 'bundle'. The idea is treating everything as one single package.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'package' holiday ('Pauschalreise'). Everything is included for one 'lump-sum' price.