die Beträge
Translation
amounts, sums
Examples
Die Beträge sind oft sehr hoch.
The amounts are often very high.
Bitte überweisen Sie die offenen Beträge.
Please transfer the outstanding amounts.
Grammar Patterns
((Nominative Plural)) as subject Die Beträge sind hoch.
((Accusative Plural)) as object Ich zahle die Beträge.
Similar Words
Summen (sums), Posten (items/amounts)
Etymology
Plural of 'der Betrag', from the verb 'betragen' (to amount to), which stems from 'tragen' (to carry). An amount is what something 'carries' in value.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Beträge' as the totals 'carried' on a bill. The verb 'tragen' means 'to carry'.