die Grundsteuer
Translation
property tax, real estate tax
Examples
Jeder Hausbesitzer muss Grundsteuer zahlen.
Every homeowner has to pay property tax.
Die Höhe der Grundsteuer ist von der Gemeinde abhängig.
The amount of property tax depends on the municipality.
Grammar Patterns
to pay property tax ((sth.)) You have to pay the property tax annually.
Similar Words
die Immobiliensteuer (real estate tax)
Etymology
Composed of 'Grund' (ground, land) and 'Steuer' (tax). It literally means 'ground tax'.
Memory Tips
Think of it simply as the tax ('Steuer') on your ground ('Grund') or property.