die Vorauszahlung
Translation
advance payment, prepayment, down payment
Examples
Eine Vorauszahlung ist für diese Buchung erforderlich.
An advance payment is required for this booking.
Grammar Patterns
to make an advance payment eine Vorauszahlung leisten We have to make an advance payment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Anzahlung (down payment), der Abschlag (instalment)
Etymology
From 'voraus' (in advance) + 'Zahlung' (payment). Literally 'advance payment'.
Memory Tips
Think of making a 'Zahlung' (payment) 'voraus' (ahead) of receiving the goods or service.