tax system / control system
das Steuersystem, die Steuersysteme
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tax system
The entirety of the laws, regulations, and procedures according to which a state collects taxes from citizens and companies.
Die Regierung plant eine Reform des Steuersystems, um kleine Unternehmen zu entlasten.
The government is planning a reform of the tax system to relieve small businesses.
control system
A technical system used to control or steer a machine, vehicle, or process.
Das neue Flugzeug verfügt über ein hochmodernes digitales Steuersystem.
The new airplane has a state-of-the-art digital control system.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Steuersysteme |
| genitive | des Steuersystems |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Steuersystem | die Steuersysteme |
| accusative | das Steuersystem | die Steuersysteme |
| dative | dem Steuersystem | den Steuersystemen |
| genitive | des Steuersystems | der Steuersysteme |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word consists of 'System' (system) and 'Steuer'. 'Steuer' has two meanings: the levy paid to the state ('die Steuer', tax) or the steering mechanism of a vehicle ('das Steuer', steering wheel/control). Therefore, 'Steuersystem' (tax system/control system) also has two meanings.
Experten diskutieren über die Vor- und Nachteile des aktuellen Steuersystems.
Experts are discussing the advantages and disadvantages of the current tax system.
You can tell from the context whether the financial system or a technical system is meant. If it is about money, politics, or laws, the tax system is meant. If it is about vehicles, machines, or technology, the control system is meant.
Das Steuersystem in Deutschland ist sehr komplex. (Finanzen)
The tax system in Germany is very complex. (finance)
In a financial context, 'Steuersystem' (tax system) is often combined with verbs such as 'reformieren' (to reform), 'vereinfachen' (to simplify), or 'kritisieren' (to criticize), and adjectives such as 'gerecht' (fair) or 'komplex' (complex).
Viele Bürger wünschen sich ein einfacheres und gerechteres Steuersystem.
Many citizens want a simpler and fairer tax system.
In a technical context, 'Steuersystem' (control system) is often described with adjectives such as 'digital' (digital), 'hydraulisch' (hydraulic), 'automatisch' (automatic), or 'manuell' (manual).
Moderne Schiffe haben ein automatisches Steuersystem.
Modern ships have an automatic control system.
