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Zins
German → American English
American English
interest
Auf Geld gezahlter oder eingenommener Betrag für die Nutzung von Kapital; finanzieller Ertrag oder Kostenfaktor.
Die Bank zahlt auf das Sparguthaben Zinsen.Use Zins mainly for financial or economic contexts. In everyday speech, the plural Zinsen is more common when talking about money earned on savings or paid on loans.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Zins mean in English?
Zins means interest in English, especially in a financial context.
Is Zins singular or plural?
Zins is the singular form; the plural is Zinsen.
What is the difference between Zins and Zinsen?
Zins is singular, while Zinsen usually refers to interest in general and is more common in real usage.
How do you say interest rate in German?
Interest rate is usually translated as Zinssatz or Zinsrate.