rain check in German
rain check in German is Gutschein, Gutschrift, Verschieben auf später — rain check means a polite refusal of an invitation that leaves the door open for another time, almost always in the phrase "take a rain check".
rain check in German
What does "rain check" mean?
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noun A polite refusal of an invitation that leaves the door open for another time, almost always in the phrase "take a rain check".
"I'll take a rain check on dinner — I'm on a deadline."
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noun A voucher a shop gives a customer when an advertised item is out of stock, letting them buy it later at the advertised price.
"The store issued a rain check for the sale price on the printer."
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noun A ticket stub entitling the holder to admission to a rescheduled event when the original is called off because of rain.
"The game was abandoned in the fourth innings and rain checks were handed out at the gates."
rain check in a sentence
- I'll take a rain check on dinner — I'm on a deadline.
- Can I get a rain check for next week?
- The store issued a rain check for the sale price on the printer.
- The game was abandoned in the fourth innings and rain checks were handed out at the gates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "rain check" in German?
"rain check" in German is Gutschein, Gutschrift, Verschieben auf später. rain check means: A polite refusal of an invitation that leaves the door open for another time, almost always in the phrase "take a rain check".
How do you use "rain check" in a sentence?
Example: "I'll take a rain check on dinner — I'm on a deadline." In German, "rain check" is Gutschein, Gutschrift, Verschieben auf später.
Are there other ways to say "rain check" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "rain check": Gutschein, Gutschrift, Verschieben auf später.