die Kaution
Translation
security deposit, deposit, bail
Examples
Die Kaution für die Wohnung beträgt 1000 Euro.
The security deposit for the apartment is 1000 euros.
Er wurde gegen eine hohe Kaution freigelassen.
He was released on high bail.
Grammar Patterns
to pay a deposit ((for sth.)) eine Kaution ((für et4)) zahlen You have to pay a deposit for the apartment.
Similar Words
Sicherheit (security), Pfand (pledge)
Etymology
From Latin 'cautio' (precaution, security). It shares the same root as the English word 'caution'.
Memory Tips
Associate 'Kaution' with 'caution'. It's money paid as a cautionary measure, either for rent or for bail.