der Rabatt
Translation
discount, rebate, reduction
Examples
Ich habe 10% Rabatt bekommen.
I got a 10% discount.
Gibt es einen Rabatt für Studenten?
Is there a discount for students?
Grammar Patterns
((a discount)) ((on sth.)) to get/give a discount on sth. We give a 10% discount on all summer items.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Preisnachlass, Ermäßigung; Antonyms: Aufschlag (surcharge)
Etymology
From Italian 'rabatto' (deduction, reduction), from the verb 'rabattere' (to beat down, reduce).
Memory Tips
It sounds very similar to the English word 'rebate', which has a related meaning.