die Abrechnung
Translation
billing, settlement, invoice, reckoning
Examples
Die Abrechnung kommt am Monatsende.
The bill comes at the end of the month.
Das war die Abrechnung für seinen Verrat.
That was the reckoning for his betrayal.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to make/create a bill/invoice Der Buchhalter macht die monatliche Abrechnung.
Similar Words
Synonyms: invoice, settlement, billing; Figuratively: reckoning, retaliation
Etymology
From 'ab-' (off, down, completion) and 'Rechnung' (calculation, bill). It signifies the completion of a calculation.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ab' (off) + 'Rechnung' (reckoning/bill). It's about 'clearing off' a bill or settling a score.