deduction / trigger / withdrawal
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deduction
An amount that is deducted from a sum, for example taxes or social security contributions from a salary.
Nach Abzug aller Kosten blieb ein Gewinn von 500 Euro.
After deduction of all costs, a profit of 500 euros remained.
trigger
The mechanism on a firearm that, when operated, fires the shot.
Er zögerte einen Moment, bevor er den Abzug drückte.
He hesitated for a moment before pulling the trigger.
withdrawal
The planned and organized withdrawal of people, especially soldiers, from an area.
Der Abzug der internationalen Truppen soll bis Jahresende abgeschlossen sein.
The withdrawal of the international troops is to be completed by the end of the year.
print / copy
A copy or print of a photo, drawing, or printed work.
Können Sie von diesem Foto bitte drei Abzüge im Format 10x15 cm machen?
Could you please make three 10x15 cm prints of this photo?
extractor fan
A device in kitchens or laboratories that extracts vapors, smoke, or gases.
Beim Kochen mit viel Öl solltest du immer den Abzug einschalten.
When cooking with a lot of oil, you should always turn on the extractor fan.
'Der Abzug' is the noun formed from the verb 'abziehen' (to pull away / deduct). This basic idea of taking away or moving away connects all meanings: money is 'abgezogen' (deducted) from a salary, troops are 'abgezogen' (withdrawn), or smoke is 'abgezogen' (extracted).
Der Abzug der Steuern erfolgt automatisch.
The deduction of taxes happens automatically.
Because 'Abzug' has many meanings, the context is crucial. Words like 'Gehalt' (salary) or 'Rechnung' (bill/invoice) point to money, 'Waffe' (weapon) to the trigger, 'Truppen' (troops) to the military, and 'Küche' (kitchen) to the extractor hood.
Schalte bitte den Abzug ein, es riecht nach verbranntem Essen.
Please turn on the extractor fan; it smells like burnt food.
In a financial context, fixed expressions like 'nach Abzug der Kosten' (after deduction of costs) or 'Abzüge vom Lohn' (deductions from wages) are very common. The preposition 'von' is often used to indicate what something is deducted from.
Was bleibt mir nach Abzug der Miete noch übrig?
What do I have left after deduction of the rent?
When 'Abzug' means the trigger of a weapon, the typical verbs are 'drücken' (to press/pull) or the more formal 'betätigen' (to operate). A fixed expression is 'am Abzug sein', which means 'to be ready to act'.
Der Polizist hatte den Finger am Abzug.
The police officer had his finger on the trigger.
In political or military news, 'der Abzug' refers to the planned withdrawal of soldiers. The most common combination is 'der Abzug der Truppen' (the withdrawal of troops) from a particular country or area.
Die Medien berichteten über den Abzug der Soldaten.
The media reported on the withdrawal of the soldiers.
In the context of photography, an 'Abzug' is a physical copy of an image. You order or make 'Abzüge von einem Foto' (prints of a photo).
Ich habe die Abzüge von unseren Urlaubsfotos gestern abgeholt.
I picked up the prints of our vacation photos yesterday.
expression / printout
„Ausdruck“ is the general term for a document printed on paper from a computer or printer. In this context, „Abzug“ usually refers to a copy of a photo, drawing, or printed work. Use „Ausdruck“ for computer documents and „Abzug“ for photographic or graphic copies.
Für das Fotoalbum bestellte sie einen Abzug des alten Familienfotos.
She ordered a print of the old family photo for the photo album.
Bitte bring morgen einen Ausdruck der E-Mail zum Termin mit.
Please bring a printout of the email to the appointment tomorrow.
