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discount store
A business model in retail characterized by low prices, a limited product range, and simple store furnishings. The term is often also used for the store itself, i.e. the discount retailer.
Viele Leute kaufen ihre Lebensmittel im Discount, um Geld zu sparen.
Many people buy their groceries at a discount store to save money.
discount
A price reduction or discount that is subtracted from the original price. This meaning is less common in German than 'Rabatt' (discount), but it is used in finance and commerce.
Für eine schnelle Zahlung gewähren wir Ihnen einen Discount von drei Prozent.
For prompt payment, we grant you a discount of three percent.
The very common term 'der Discounter' (discount retailer) is derived from the noun 'Discount' (discount). A 'Discounter' is a supermarket that operates according to the discount principle.
Die meisten deutschen Discounter sind auch im Ausland erfolgreich.
Most German discount retailers are also successful abroad.
'Discount' (discount) is an English loanword that has become firmly established in German retail. It is used both in everyday language and in business language.
Das Unternehmen verfolgt eine konsequente Discount-Strategie.
The company is pursuing a consistent discount strategy.
You can recognize the meaning from the context. If it is about supermarkets and shopping, the business model is meant. If it is about invoices, finance, or percentages, a price reduction is meant.
Ich kaufe meine Grundnahrungsmittel immer im Discount.
I always buy my basic groceries at a discount store.
In the meaning of 'Geschäftsmodell' (business model), 'Discount' (discount) is often used in fixed phrases such as 'im Discount einkaufen' (to shop at a discount store) or in compounds such as 'Discount-Preis' (discount price) and 'Discount-Kette' (discount chain).
Diese Produkte finden Sie nur zu Discount-Preisen.
You can find these products only at discount prices.
In the meaning of 'Preisnachlass' (price reduction), 'Discount' (discount) is a technical term from finance and commerce. In general usage, this use is rather rare.
Bei sofortiger Bezahlung der gesamten Rechnung gewähren wir einen kleinen Discount.
If the entire invoice is paid immediately, we grant a small discount.
discount
Rabatt is the generally common term for a price reduction. Discount can mean the same price reduction, but in German it is less common and used mainly in technical or advertising contexts. In everyday conversation, Rabatt is therefore usually the better choice.
Der Handelsbericht weist für die Jacken einen Discount von zehn Prozent aus.
The trade report lists a ten percent discount for the jackets.
Das Geschäft wirbt mit einem Rabatt von zehn Prozent auf alle Jacken.
The store is advertising a ten percent discount on all jackets.
