der Zins
Translation
interest
Examples
Die Bank zahlt hohe Zinsen.
The bank pays high interest.
Der Zins für das Darlehen ist niedrig.
The interest rate for the loan is low.
Grammar Patterns
interest ((on sth.)) The bank gives interest on the savings account.
interest ((for sth.)) How high is the interest for the loan?
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gebühr (fee), Abgabe (levy); Antonyms: Kapital (principal).
Etymology
From Old High German 'zins', from Latin 'census' (census, tax, wealth).
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'census', which originally related to counting wealth for taxation. 'Zins' is a payment on wealth (money).