der Milliardenbeitrag
Translation
billion-dollar amount, sum in the billions, billion-level contribution
Examples
Die Regierung genehmigte einen Milliardenbeitrag für das Projekt.
The government approved a sum in the billions for the project.
Es handelt sich um einen Milliardenbeitrag zur Rettung der Bank.
This is a billion-dollar contribution to save the bank.
Grammar Patterns
((a billion-dollar amount)) ((for sth.)) a billion-dollar amount for sth. The government approved a billion-dollar amount for the project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Milliardensumme (sum in the billions)
Etymology
A compound of 'Milliarde' (billion) and 'Beitrag' (contribution, amount). Literally means a 'contribution in the billions'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a contribution ('Beitrag') so large it's measured in billions ('Milliarde'). Common in financial and political news.