Noun
die Provision
Pronunciation: /proviˈzi̯oːn/
commission (remuneration)
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plural Provisionen
Meanings
Noun
- commission (remuneration)
Example sentence
Wir berechnen 3% Provision.
We charge a commission of 3%.
Word forms
singular
die Provision
plural
die Provisionen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Provision
Accusativedie Provision
Dativeder Provision
Genitiveder Provision
Plural
Nominativedie Provisionen
Accusativedie Provisionen
Dativeden Provisionen
Genitiveder Provisionen
Usage
- eine Provision erhalten — Receive commission for arranging or making a sale.
- Provision / Vorrat — Commission versus a supply of goods; English provisions is a false friend.
Für die Vermittlung der Wohnung bekam sie eine Provision.
She received commission for arranging the letting of the flat.