die Ratenzahlung
Translation
instalment payment, payment by instalments
Examples
Ist Ratenzahlung möglich?
Is payment by instalments possible?
Er kauft das Auto auf Ratenzahlung.
He is buying the car on an instalment plan.
Grammar Patterns
to buy ((sth.)) on an instalment plan Ich kaufe den Fernseher auf Ratenzahlung.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Abzahlung; Antonyms: Barzahlung (cash payment), Einmalzahlung (one-time payment)
Etymology
Composed of 'Rate' (instalment) and 'Zahlung' (payment). Literally 'instalment payment'.
Memory Tips
Think of paying at a certain 'rate' over time. 'Zahlung' sounds like 'sailing' - your money sails away in small boats.