der Etat
Translation
budget, estimate
Examples
Der Etat für dieses Jahr ist knapp.
The budget for this year is tight.
Wir müssen den Etat einhalten.
We have to stick to the budget.
Grammar Patterns
der Etat ((für et4)) the budget for sth. The budget for the project was approved.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Budget, Haushalt, Finanzplan
Etymology
Borrowed from French 'état' (state, condition), which evolved to mean 'statement of accounts'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'state' of your finances. This financial 'state' is your 'Etat' or budget.