die Rückzahlung
Translation
repayment, refund, reimbursement
Examples
Die Rückzahlung des Kredits beginnt nächsten Monat.
The repayment of the loan begins next month.
Ich warte auf die Rückzahlung der Kaution.
I am waiting for the refund of the deposit.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) repayment ((of sth.)) the repayment of something The repayment of the loan is due.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Erstattung (refund), Tilgung (amortization); Antonyms: Vorauszahlung (advance payment)
Etymology
From 'rück-' (back) + 'Zahlung' (payment). Literally a 'back-payment'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'payment' ('Zahlung') that goes 'back' ('rück') to where it came from.