This is the 2172nd most frequent German word.
betrag
The German word "Betrag" means "amount" or "sum" in English.
Here, 'Betrag' is used to indicate a monetary amount, such as the balance in a bank account.
Der Betrag auf meinem Konto ist gestiegen.
The amount on my account has increased.
In this sentence, 'Betrag' refers to the mathematical concept of absolute value.
Der absolute Betrag einer negativen Zahl ist positiv.
The absolute value of a negative number is positive.
The word 'Betrag' is used again to denote an allocated sum of money, emphasizing a planned financial usage.