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der Tarif
rate / tariff
A fixed price list or schedule of fees for a particular service or product.
example
Ich suche einen günstigeren Tarif für mein Mobiltelefon.
I'm looking for a cheaper rate for my mobile phone.
der Tarif
rate / tariff
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Usage tips
Context clue
You can easily recognize the meaning of 'Tarif' from context. If people are talking about services such as phone plans, electricity, or transportation, it means a price list or rate. If it is about work, wages, and unions, it means a wage agreement.
EXAMPLE
Mein Handyanbieter hat mir einen neuen Tarif angeboten.
My mobile provider offered me a new rate.
Typical collocations
As a price list for services, 'Tarif' often appears in compounds. Common ones are 'Handytarif' (mobile phone plan), 'Stromtarif' (electricity tariff), 'Gastarif' (gas tariff), or 'Bahntarif' (rail fare). You can also 'den Tarif wechseln' (switch rates/plans).
EXAMPLE
Ich sollte meinen Stromtarif vergleichen, um Geld zu sparen.
I should compare my electricity tariff to save money.
Typical collocations
As a wage agreement, 'Tarif' is often part of fixed expressions such as 'nach Tarif bezahlt werden' (to be paid according to the collective agreement) or 'Tarifverhandlungen' (collective bargaining negotiations). It is the short form of 'Tarifvertrag' (collective agreement).
EXAMPLE
In diesem Unternehmen werden alle Mitarbeiter nach Tarif bezahlt.
In this company, all employees are paid according to the collective agreement.
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Tarif vs Preis
price / prize
'der Preis' and 'der Tarif' both have to do with money that you have to pay. 'der Preis' means the specific amount for a single product or service. 'der Tarif' is more like a fixed rule or list of prices, for example for a mobile phone, electricity, trains, or insurance. They can be confused because a tariff or rate also includes prices. If you just want to know how much something costs, 'Preis' usually fits. If it is about a plan or offer with fixed conditions, 'Tarif' fits better.
Tarif
David wählte einen neuen Tarif mit mehr Datenvolumen.
David chose a new plan with more data.
Preis
Vor der Reise vergleicht sie den Preis für das Zugticket.
Before the trip, she compares the price of the train ticket.
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