Cashback
The English phrase 'cashback' is translated into German as Cashback.
The term refers to a reward where a percentage of the money spent on a purchase is returned to the buyer.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Bavaria, the colloquial expression Geld retour is used to mean 'money back'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is neuter and takes the definite article das, as in das Cashback.
Did you know?
- In some traditional German contexts, the concept of Cashback is seen as a form of Treuebonus, which literally means a 'loyalty bonus'.
- While Cashback is standard for rewards, Germans use the specific term Rückerstattung for a legal or official reimbursement of a payment.
- The German language frequently adopts English financial terms as 'Anglicisms', and Cashback is used even in formal banking documents without being translated.
Examples in context
- Ich habe gestern Cashback bekommen.I received cashback yesterday.
- Bietet dieser Onlineshop Cashback an?Does this online shop offer cashback?
- Mit dieser Kreditkarte gibt es viel Cashback.There is a lot of cashback with this credit card.
Example conversation
Maximilian and Sarah are discussing an online purchase.
- MaximilianSarah, kriegst du für diesen Kauf Cashback?Sarah, do you get cashback for this purchase?
- SarahJa, ich nutze dafür eine spezielle App.Yes, I use a special app for that.
- MaximilianDas ist eine gute Idee für dein Budget.That is a good idea for your budget.
- SarahStimmt, so spart man effektiv Geld.True, that's how you save money effectively.
