tithe

• Substantiv, das eine Abgabe in Höhe eines Zehntels von etwas bezeichnet, insbesondere eine kirchliche Abgabe von einem Zehntel des Einkommens oder eine entsprechende Spende.

A noun referring to a levy of one tenth of something, or an offering of a tenth part of some personal income.

1. Tax or levyC1formal

   A mandatory payment or tax, typically one tenth of one's income or produce, often imposed for religious or governmental purposes.

   Abgabe oder Steuer

   • In medieval times, peasants paid a tithe to the church.
   • The king imposed a tithe on all agricultural yields.
   • Historically, a tithe was a common form of taxation.

   Synonymeassessmentlevytaxtenthtoll

2. Religious offeringB2formal

   A voluntary donation of one tenth of one's personal income, typically given to a church or religious organization.

   Zehnt

   • Many believers give a tithe of their earnings to their church.
   • He faithfully paid his tithe every month.
   • The congregation discussed the importance of the tithe in supporting community projects.

   Synonymetenth

• Den zehnten Teil seines Einkommens abgeben, besonders an eine Kirche oder religiöse Organisation; auch den Zehnten entrichten oder als Abgabe zahlen.

A verb meaning to give or pay a tenth of one's income, especially to a church or religious organization.

1. Exact a tithe fromC1formal

   To demand or collect a tenth of someone's income or produce, typically for religious purposes.

   den Zehnten erheben

   • The church officials would tithe the local farmers each harvest season.
   • In medieval times, lords would tithe their tenants regularly.
   • The clergy had the authority to tithe the community.

   Synonymeassesschargeexactimposelevytax

2. Levy a tithe on produceC1formal

   To impose a tax of one-tenth on agricultural products or crops.

   Mit dem Zehnten belegen

   • The kingdom would tithe all grain and livestock produced.
   • The law required them to tithe their wheat and barley.
   • Farmers were forced to tithe their best crops.

3. Pay one tenth ofC1formal

   To give a tenth of one's income or goods, especially as a religious obligation.

   Den Zehnten geben

   • He faithfully tithed his earnings to the church every month.
   • Many believers choose to tithe a portion of their salary.
   • She decided to tithe her inheritance to charity.

4. Pay a tenth of incomeC1formal

   To contribute a tenth of one's earnings, especially to a religious institution.

   Den Zehnten zahlen

   • The congregation was encouraged to tithe regularly.
   • He tithed from his first paycheck as a sign of devotion.
   • They tithed to support the local parish.