payback in German
payback in German is Rache, Revanche, Rückerstattung — payback means revenge for something someone has done.
payback in German
Rache
(uncountable) An act of revenge.
Revanche
(uncountable) An act of revenge.
Rückerstattung
(countable) A benefit, reward, a form of recompense.
Rückzahlung
(countable) A benefit, reward, a form of recompense.
What does "payback" mean?
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noun Revenge for something someone has done.
"Beating his old rival in the final felt like payback."
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noun A financial return on an investment, or reimbursement of money spent.
"The solar panels have a payback period of about seven years."
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payback in a sentence
- Beating his old rival in the final felt like payback.
- The solar panels have a payback period of about seven years.
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What is "payback" in German?
"payback" in German is Rache, Revanche, Rückerstattung. payback means: Revenge for something someone has done.
How do you use "payback" in a sentence?
Example: "Beating his old rival in the final felt like payback." In German, "payback" is Rache, Revanche, Rückerstattung.
Are there other ways to say "payback" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "payback": Rache, Revanche, Rückerstattung, Rückzahlung.
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