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retainer in German

retainer in German is Dienstmann, Gefolgsmann, Vasall — retainer means a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, especially a lawyer's.

retainer in German

Dienstmann
noun
A dependent or follower of someone of rank.
Gefolgsmann
noun
A dependent or follower of someone of rank.
Vasall
noun
A dependent or follower of someone of rank.
Bediensteter
noun
A paid servant, especially one who has been employed for many years.
Retainer
noun
(dentistry) A device that holds teeth in position after orthodontic treatment.
Zahnspange
noun
(dentistry) A device that holds teeth in position after orthodontic treatment.

What does "retainer" mean?

  1. noun A fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, especially a lawyer's.
    "The client paid a monthly retainer to keep the attorney on call."
  2. noun A dental device worn to keep teeth in place after braces.
    "The orthodontist told her to wear the retainer every night."
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retainer in a sentence

  • The client paid a monthly retainer to keep the attorney on call.
  • The orthodontist told her to wear the retainer every night.

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What is "retainer" in German?

"retainer" in German is Dienstmann, Gefolgsmann, Vasall. retainer means: A fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, especially a lawyer's.

How do you use "retainer" in a sentence?

Example: "The client paid a monthly retainer to keep the attorney on call." In German, "retainer" is Dienstmann, Gefolgsmann, Vasall.

Are there other ways to say "retainer" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "retainer": Dienstmann, Gefolgsmann, Vasall, Bediensteter, Retainer, Zahnspange.

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