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Performance-based compensation, usually paid as a percentage of the value of the arranged transaction to an intermediary (e.g., a real estate agent or salesperson).
Der Immobilienmakler erhält für den Verkauf des Hauses eine Provision von drei Prozent des Kaufpreises.
The real estate agent receives a commission of three percent of the purchase price for selling the house.
The person who gets the commission 'erhält' (receives), 'bekommt' (gets), or 'kassiert' (collects) it. The person who pays 'zahlt' (pays) or 'bezahlt' (pays for) the commission.
Für jeden Vertragsabschluss erhält der Mitarbeiter eine kleine Provision.
For every contract concluded, the employee receives a small commission.
The expression 'auf Provisionsbasis arbeiten' means that a person's salary depends mainly or entirely on the commissions they earn.
Viele Verkäufer in dieser Branche arbeiten auf reiner Provisionsbasis.
Many salespeople in this industry work purely on a commission basis.
You receive a commission 'für' (for) a service (e.g., 'für die Vermittlung' — for arranging something). The amount is often given with 'von' (of), e.g., 'eine Provision von 500 Euro' (a commission of 500 euros).
Für den erfolgreichen Verkauf des Autos bekam er eine Provision.
He received a commission for the successful sale of the car.
commission
Kommission and Provision can both refer to percentage-based compensation for arranging a business deal. In present-day standard German, Provision is the usual term for this meaning. Kommission is also used in this sense, but sounds more regional or technical; in ordinary business situations, Provision is usually the better choice.
Der Verkäufer erhält für den vermittelten Vertrag eine Provision von fünf Prozent.
The salesperson receives a five-percent commission for arranging the contract.
Der Verkäufer erhält für den vermittelten Vertrag eine Kommission von fünf Prozent.
The salesperson receives a five-percent commission for arranging the contract.
