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Kostenvorschuss
German → American English
American English
Advance payment
im Voraus gezahlter Geldbetrag zur Deckung erwarteter Kosten
Für die Bearbeitung des Antrags verlangte die Kanzlei einen Kostenvorschuss.Kostenvorschuss is used in formal or legal/administrative contexts, especially when money must be paid in advance before work, a service, or a procedure starts.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Kostenvorschuss mean in English?
It usually means advance payment or an advance on expected costs.
Is Kostenvorschuss the same as Anzahlung?
Not exactly. Anzahlung is a down payment, while Kostenvorschuss usually refers to money paid in advance to cover expected expenses, often in formal or legal contexts.
When do you use Kostenvorschuss?
You use it when someone must pay expected costs before a service, process, or case can proceed.