Angebote

Angebote is the plural form of the German noun Angebot. It is commonly used to describe an offer, proposal, or bid presented by a seller or service provider to a potential buyer. In everyday language, a specific product or service is presented as an Angebot, often for a limited time.

Etymology: The word originates from the verb anbieten, meaning to offer. The noun form appeared in historical forms such as angebôt in Middle High German and later standardized to Angebot, with the plural Angebote.

Usage in commerce and marketing: In retail and marketing, ein Angebot refers to a price or product deal offered to customers. This includes Sonderangebote (special offers), Aktionsangebote (promotion offers), and Bündelangebote (bundle offers). Offers are used to attract customers, move inventory, and communicate value.

Economic sense: In economics, Angebot denotes the supply side—the quantity of a good or service that producers are willing to sell at a given price. It is analyzed relative to Nachfrage (demand). The interaction of Angebot and Nachfrage determines market equilibrium and price levels. Economists discuss terms such as Angebotskurve (supply curve) and Angebotsmenge (quantity supplied).

Procurement and bids: In procurement and business-to-business contexts, ein Angebot can mean a supplier’s quotation or bid in response to a request for proposals or tenders. The preparation and submission of Angebote involve price, terms, and conditions, and customers evaluate them to select a supplier.