Kostenvoranschlag
The English phrase 'price quote' is translated into German as Kostenvoranschlag.
A Kostenvoranschlag refers to an estimated cost for a job or service provided before the work begins. In legal or business contexts, this is often considered a non-binding estimate unless it is explicitly stated to be otherwise.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Kostenvoranschlag is a compound noun consisting of Kosten (costs) and Voranschlag (estimate or projection).
Which one should you use?
While Kostenvoranschlag specifically implies an estimate of costs, the word Angebot is a more general term used for a business offer or quote. Other formal variations include Preisangebot and Preisofferte.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Kostenvoranschlag is Kostenvoranschläge. To indicate possession or the meaning 'of the price quote', use the genitive singular form des Kostenvoranschlags.
Did you know?
- If you receive a Kostenvoranschlag for a car repair, the final bill can legally exceed the estimate by up to 20 percent without the mechanic asking you first.
- The term Offerte is used more frequently in Switzerland and Austria than in Germany, reflecting a stronger linguistic influence from French.
- If a business professional asks for an Angebot instead of a Kostenvoranschlag, they are often asking for a legally binding contract rather than just a rough estimate.
Examples in context
- Kann ich einen Kostenvoranschlag bekommen?Can I get a price quote?
- Der Kostenvoranschlag ist leider zu hoch.The price quote is unfortunately too high.
- Schicken Sie mir bitte einen schriftlichen Kostenvoranschlag.Please send me a written price quote.
Example conversation
Maximilian is talking to a contractor about renovating his kitchen.
- MaximilianHallo Julia, wann schicken Sie mir den Kostenvoranschlag?Hello Julia, when will you send me the price quote?
- JuliaIch schicke ihn Ihnen morgen per E-Mail, Maximilian.I will send it to you tomorrow via email, Maximilian.
- MaximilianVielen Dank, ich warte darauf.Thank you very much, I'll wait for it.
- JuliaGerne, bis morgen dann!You're welcome, see you tomorrow then!
