ab|buchen
Translation
to debit, to charge, to withdraw
Examples
Die Miete wird monatlich abgebucht.
The rent is debited monthly.
Die Bank bucht den Betrag vom Konto ab.
The bank debits the amount from the account.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from sth.)) abbuchen to debit (sth.) from (sth.) The bank debits the money from the account.
((sth.)) wird abgebucht (sth.) is debited The amount will be debited tomorrow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abziehen (to deduct), belasten (to charge); Antonyms: gutschreiben (to credit)
Etymology
From 'ab-' (off, away) + 'buchen' (to book, post to an account). Literally 'to book away' from an account.
Memory Tips
Think of money being taken 'ab' (away) from your bank 'Buch' (book/ledger).