der Zins
Translation
interest
Examples
Die Bank zahlt hohe Zinsen.
The bank pays high interest.
Der Zins für das Darlehen ist niedrig.
The interest rate for the loan is low.
Grammar Patterns
interest ((on sth.)) The bank gives interest on the savings account.
interest ((for sth.)) How high is the interest for the loan?
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gebühr (fee), Abgabe (levy); Antonyms: Kapital (principal).
Etymology
From Old High German 'zins', derived from the Latin 'census' (census, tax, wealth).
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'census'. A census was historically for taxation purposes. 'Zins' is like a tax or fee on borrowed money.