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A share of a whole that is given in percent (that is, in hundredths). It describes a relative proportion.
Ein hoher Prozentsatz der Befragten war mit dem Service zufrieden.
A high percentage of the respondents were satisfied with the service.
The word consists of 'Prozent' (percent) and 'Satz'. Here, 'Satz' does not mean 'Satz' (sentence), but rather 'rate' or 'share'. So 'Prozentsatz' (percentage) is the rate given in percent.
Der Prozentsatz der arbeitslosen Jugendlichen ist gesunken.
The percentage of unemployed young people has fallen.
To express what the percentage refers to, German usually uses the genitive or the preposition 'an' with the dative. Both forms are correct.
Ein großer Prozentsatz der Wähler ist noch unentschlossen.
A large percentage of voters are still undecided.
'Prozentsatz' (percentage) is frequently combined with adjectives that describe its size, for example 'ein hoher' (a high), 'ein niedriger' (a low), 'ein geringer' (a small), or 'ein steigender' (a rising) percentage.
Ein geringer Prozentsatz der Einnahmen wird für wohltätige Zwecke gespendet.
A small percentage of the revenue is donated to charitable causes.
Common verbs used with 'Prozentsatz' (percentage) are 'betragen' (to amount to) or 'liegen bei' (to be at) to indicate the size. 'berechnen' (to calculate) and 'ermitteln' (to determine) are also typical.
Der Prozentsatz der zufriedenen Kunden liegt bei über 90 Prozent.
The percentage of satisfied customers is over 90 percent.
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Prozent is the unit for a share of one hundred, whereas Prozentsatz refers to the specific relative share stated as a percentage. In a number, the two words often appear close together. Say „fünf Prozent“ for the unit and „der Prozentsatz“ for the share being described.
Der Prozentsatz der verkauften Karten liegt bei fünf Prozent.
The percentage of tickets sold is five percent.
Der Rabatt beträgt fünf Prozent.
The discount is five percent.
