die Kreisumlage
Translation
district levy, district apportionment
Examples
Die Gemeinden müssen die Kreisumlage an den Landkreis zahlen.
The municipalities must pay the district levy to the district.
Die Höhe der Kreisumlage wird jährlich neu festgelegt.
The amount of the district levy is redefined annually.
Grammar Patterns
to pay ((the Kreisumlage)) ((to sb./sth.)) to pay ((the district levy)) ((to sb./sth.)) The municipalities pay the district levy to the district.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Beitrag, Abgabe, Gebühr
Etymology
Composed of 'Kreis' (district) and 'Umlage' (levy, apportionment, from 'umlegen' - to apportion).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a levy ('Umlage') that is apportioned ('umlegen') to the municipalities within a district ('Kreis').