No. 1,906 in German
zinsen
"Zinsen" means "interest" (as in money paid for the use of borrowed funds).
In a sentence
Die Zinsen für den Kredit sind diesen Monat gestiegen.
The interest rates for the loan have increased this month.
Here, 'Zinsen' refers to the monetary interest associated with a loan or deposit.
Der Kunde wollte wissen, wie hoch die Zinsen auf sein Erspartes sind.
The customer wanted to know the interest rate on their savings.
In this case, 'Zinsen' pertains to the interest earnings from savings or investments.
Manchmal zinsen kleine Gesten mehr als große Worte.
Sometimes small gestures mean more than grand words.
Here, 'zinsen' is used metaphorically to mean that small actions can carry significant value or interest.
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