das Halbtax
Translation
half-fare card
Examples
Mit dem Halbtax fährst du zum halben Preis.
With the half-fare card, you travel at half price.
Ich muss mein Halbtax bald erneuern.
I have to renew my half-fare card soon.
Grammar Patterns
with the Halbtax to do ((sth.)) with the half-fare card With the Halbtax, you can travel cheaply.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Halbpreisabonnement; Antonyms: Generalabonnement (a full Swiss travel pass)
Etymology
From 'halb' (half) and 'Tax' (an old word for fare/charge). Literally 'half-fare'.
Memory Tips
Remember 'Halb' (half) and associate 'Tax' with 'taxi fare' to recall it means a charge or price.