das Angebot
deal / special offer
A product or service that is available for purchase at a specific, often reduced, price.
EXAMPLE
Die Kaffeemaschine ist diese Woche im Angebot.
The coffee machine is on special offer this week.
das Angebot
offer / deal
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Meanings
das Angebot
offer
A proposal to do, buy, or sell something, often in a business context.
EXAMPLE
Die Firma hat uns ein gutes Angebot für die Renovierung gemacht.
The company made us a good offer for the renovation.
das Angebot
range / selection
The totality of available goods, services, or options; the selection.
EXAMPLE
Das Angebot an vegetarischen Gerichten in diesem Restaurant ist sehr groß.
The range of vegetarian dishes in this restaurant is very large.
Usage tips
Word family
'Das Angebot' (the offer / deal) is the nominalization of the separable verb 'anbieten' (to offer). When a company offers something, it makes an offer.
EXAMPLE
Die Bäckerei bietet auch glutenfreies Brot an.
The bakery also offers gluten-free bread.
Fixed expression
To express that a product is being sold at a reduced price, you use the fixed expression 'im Angebot sein' (to be on special offer / on sale). Pay attention to the preposition 'im'.
EXAMPLE
Diese Woche sind die Äpfel im Angebot.
The apples are on special offer this week.
Typical verbs
In a business context, 'Angebot' (offer) is often combined with certain verbs: you can make, receive, accept, or reject an offer.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben das Angebot der Baufirma angenommen.
We accepted the construction company's offer.
Sentence structure with a preposition
When 'Angebot' (range / selection) describes the entire selection, it is often followed by the preposition 'an' with the dative. This structure describes what the selection consists of.
EXAMPLE
Das Angebot an frischem Obst ist auf dem Markt sehr groß.
The range of fresh fruit at the market is very large.
Compare with
Angebot vs Auswahl
selection / choice
Both words can refer to several available goods or options. „Das Angebot“ emphasizes what a store or provider makes available, while „die Auswahl“ highlights the different options available to customers. Use Angebot for what is being provided and Auswahl when comparing and deciding.
Angebot
Das Geschäft hat in diesem Monat ein großes Angebot an Fahrrädern.
The store has a large selection of bicycles this month.
Auswahl
Die Kundin hat in diesem Geschäft eine große Auswahl an Fahrrädern.
The customer has a wide selection of bicycles at this store.
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