der Nachlass
Translation
estate, inheritance, discount, legacy
Examples
Er verwaltet den Nachlass seiner Tante.
He is managing his aunt's estate.
Wir gewähren einen Nachlass von 10 Prozent.
We grant a discount of 10 percent.
Grammar Patterns
a discount ((on sth.)) einen Nachlass auf etwas geben They offer a discount on bulk orders.
the estate ((of sb.)) der Nachlass von jemandem The artist's estate was sold at auction.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (estate) inheritance, legacy; (discount) reduction, rebate
Etymology
From the verb 'nachlassen' (to leave behind). It's what is 'left' ('lassen') 'after' ('nach') someone dies (estate) or what is 'left off' a price (discount).
Memory Tips
Connects directly to 'nachlassen'. Think of what is left behind: an estate after death, or a discount after negotiation.