abzüglich

Abzüglich is a German preposition that translates to "less," "minus," or "deducted from" in English. It is used to indicate that something is being subtracted from a larger quantity or amount. For instance, in a financial context, one might say "100 Euro abzüglich 10 Euro Steuer" which means "100 Euros less 10 Euros tax."

The word is formed from the German verb "abziehen," meaning "to deduct" or "to subtract." "Abzüglich" is typically followed by the amount or item being subtracted. It is a common term in accounting, commerce, and everyday calculations where subtractions are involved.

While the literal translation is "less," it's important to understand the context. It doesn't simply mean "without" as some prepositions might. Instead, it explicitly points to a reduction. For example, if a price is stated as "50 Euro abzüglich Rabatt," it means that a discount will be subtracted from the 50 Euro price, and the final price will be lower. The usage is direct and signifies a clear subtraction.