der Abzug
Translation
deduction, trigger, withdrawal, print
Examples
Nach Abzug der Steuern bleibt nicht viel übrig.
After deduction of taxes, not much is left.
Er drückte den Abzug der Pistole.
He pulled the trigger of the pistol.
Der Abzug der Truppen hat begonnen.
The withdrawal of the troops has begun.
Grammar Patterns
nach Abzug von et3 after deduction of sth. After deduction of the costs, a profit remains.
den Abzug drücken to pull the trigger The hunter pulled the trigger.
Similar Words
Deduktion (deduction), Abgang (departure); Auslöser (trigger)
Etymology
From the verb 'abziehen' (to pull off, deduct, withdraw). It combines 'ab-' (away, off) and 'ziehen' (to pull).
Memory Tips
Connect all meanings to the idea of 'pulling away': pulling money from a total (deduction), pulling a trigger, or pulling troops out (withdrawal).