Noun
der Beleg
Pronunciation: /bəˈleːk/
receipt, voucher
B2
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plural Belege
Meanings
Noun
- receipt, voucher
- piece of evidence, a supporting fact
- a document that serves as such evidence, record
- reference
Example sentence
Bitte vergiss nicht den Beleg.
Please don't forget the receipt.
Word forms
singular
der Beleg
plural
die Belege
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Beleg
Accusativeden Beleg
Dativedem Beleg
Genitivedes Belegs
Plural
Nominativedie Belege
Accusativedie Belege
Dativeden Belegen
Genitiveder Belege
Usage
- einen Beleg aufbewahren — Keep a receipt or supporting document.
- ein Beleg für etwas — In another use, evidence supporting something; für takes the accusative.
Bitte hefte den Beleg für das Porto an die Abrechnung.
Please attach the receipt for the postage to the expense statement.