der Sachbezug
Translation
factual connection, relevance, benefit in kind
Examples
Der Kommentar hatte keinen Sachbezug.
The comment had no relevance to the matter.
Ein Firmenwagen ist ein steuerpflichtiger Sachbezug.
A company car is a taxable benefit in kind.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) ((to sth.)) relevance to sth. The relevance to the topic is missing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: relevance, context (for factual connection); non-cash benefit (for benefit in kind)
Etymology
From 'Sache' (thing, matter) and 'Bezug' (reference, receipt). It means either 'reference to a matter' or 'receipt of a thing'.
Memory Tips
This word has two main meanings. In a discussion, it's 'relevance'. In finance/HR, it's a 'benefit in kind' like a company car.