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Ratenkauf
German → American English
American English
installment purchase
Kauf einer Ware, bei dem der Preis in mehreren Teilbeträgen bezahlt wird.
Ich habe das Sofa im Ratenkauf bezahlt.Use Ratenkauf when the focus is on buying something now and paying for it in several installments later. In everyday German, it often appears in shop and finance contexts; for recurring payments without a purchase, Ratenzahlung is more natural.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Ratenkauf mean in English?
Ratenkauf means “installment purchase” or “purchase on installments.”
Is Ratenkauf the same as Ratenzahlung?
Not exactly. Ratenkauf refers to buying something and paying in installments, while Ratenzahlung is the general term for paying in installments.
How do you use Ratenkauf in a sentence?
Example: Ich habe den Laptop im Ratenkauf gekauft. = I bought the laptop on installments.