der Geldbetrag
amount of money
A specific sum of money.
EXAMPLE
Für die Reparatur ist ein Geldbetrag von 500 Euro fällig.
An amount of 500 euros is due for the repair.
der Geldbetrag
amount of money
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Meanings
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Compound word
The word is a simple compound made up of 'Geld' (money) and 'Betrag' (amount). It literally means 'an amount of money' and is used to refer to a specific sum of money.
EXAMPLE
Ein größerer Geldbetrag wurde vom Konto abgebucht.
A larger amount of money was debited from the account.
Register and style
'Geldbetrag' (amount of money) is a formal and factual word. You often find it in invoices, contracts, bank documents, and official notices.
EXAMPLE
Bitte überweisen Sie den fälligen Geldbetrag bis zum Ende des Monats.
Please transfer the amount due by the end of the month.
Use with 'von'
To indicate the exact amount of the sum of money, the preposition 'von' (of) is typically used, followed by the number and the currency.
EXAMPLE
Er hat einen Geldbetrag von 50 Euro gefunden.
He found an amount of 50 euros.
Typical verbs
Common verbs used with 'Geldbetrag' (amount of money) are 'überweisen' (to transfer), 'einzahlen' (to deposit), 'abheben' (to withdraw), 'spenden' (to donate), and 'erhalten' (to receive).
EXAMPLE
Sie können den Geldbetrag direkt auf unser Konto überweisen.
You can transfer the amount directly to our account.
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Geldbetrag vs Summe
sum
„Die Summe“ and „der Geldbetrag“ can both refer to a specific amount of money. „Die Summe“ is particularly suitable when the amount is meant as a result or financial claim; „der Geldbetrag“ neutrally focuses on the amount of money itself. In everyday use, both are often possible.
Geldbetrag
Bitte tragen Sie den Geldbetrag von 120 Euro in das Formular ein.
Please enter the amount of money, 120 euros, on the form.
Summe
Bitte überweisen Sie die Summe von 120 Euro bis Freitag.
Please transfer the sum of 120 euros by Friday.
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