Gebühren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Gebühren" is mainly used as verb meaning "to be due", "to be fitting" or "to be proper". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Gebühren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: gebühren
Simple past: gebührte
Participle: gebührt

See full conjugation of gebühren

irregularintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Properties as Noun

Gender: feminine
Singular: die [n/a]
Plural: die [n/a]

Meanings of "Gebühren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To be fitting or proper"

"Gebühren", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To be appropriate or necessary in a specific situation."
Translation(s): to be due, to be fitting, to be proper, to be appropriate
Synonym(s): passen, sich gehören
Antonym(s): unpassend sein
Related word(s): angemessen, erforderlich

📝 Some usage examples:

Es gebührt ihm, den ersten Schritt zu machen.It is fitting for him to make the first move.
In dieser Situation gebührt es, höflich zu sein.In this situation, it is proper to be polite.
Es gebührt Respekt, wenn man sich entschuldigt.Respect is due when one apologizes.

2.) "Fees or charges for services"

"Gebühren", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "Costs or charges that must be paid for a service."
Translation(s): fees, charges, costs, tariffs
Synonym(s): Kosten, Abgaben
Antonym(s): Einnahmen
Related word(s): Beitrag, Entgelt

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Gebühren für das Studium sind gestiegen.The fees for studying have increased.
Für die Nutzung des Schwimmbads fallen Gebühren an.Fees are incurred for using the swimming pool.
Die Gebühren müssen im Voraus bezahlt werden.The fees must be paid in advance.

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