die Kirchensteuer
Translation
church tax
Examples
In Deutschland zahlen viele Menschen Kirchensteuer.
In Germany, many people pay church tax.
Die Höhe der Kirchensteuer hängt vom Einkommen ab.
The amount of church tax depends on income.
Grammar Patterns
((the church tax)) the church tax In Germany, many people pay the church tax.
Similar Words
tithe, religious tax
Etymology
Composed of 'Kirche' (church) and 'Steuer' (tax).
Memory Tips
Literally 'church tax'. Think of it as a state-collected tax on behalf of religious organizations in Germany.