die Grunderwerbsteuer
Translation
real estate transfer tax, property transfer tax, land transfer tax
Examples
Beim Hauskauf fällt Grunderwerbsteuer an.
Real estate transfer tax is due when buying a house.
Die Höhe der Grunderwerbsteuer ist je nach Bundesland verschieden.
The amount of the real estate transfer tax varies by federal state.
Grammar Patterns
((die Grunderwerbsteuer)) to be due/to pay the real estate transfer tax When buying a house, real estate transfer tax is due.
Similar Words
Synonyms: property transfer tax, land transfer tax; Antonyms: -
Etymology
Composed of 'Grund' (land/ground), 'Erwerb' (acquisition), and 'Steuer' (tax).
Memory Tips
Literally 'ground acquisition tax'. Break the compound word into its three parts to easily remember its meaning.