die Ratenzahlung
Translation
installment payment, payment by installments
Examples
Ist Ratenzahlung möglich?
Is installment payment possible?
Er kauft das Auto auf Ratenzahlung.
He is buying the car on an installment plan.
Grammar Patterns
to buy ((sth.)) on an installment plan I'm buying the TV on an installment plan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Abzahlung; Antonyms: Barzahlung (cash payment), Einmalzahlung (one-time payment)
Etymology
Composed of 'Rate' (installment) and 'Zahlung' (payment). Literally 'installment payment'.
Memory Tips
Think of paying at a certain 'rate' over time. 'Zahlung' sounds a bit like 'styling' - you're styling your payments over time.