Aussteuer

Derived from Middle High German ūzstiuren (“to equip, furnish”). Analysable as aus- +‎ Steuer.

• IPA^(key): /ˈaʊ̯sˌʃtɔʏ̯ɐ/

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1. dowry; trousseau; usually restricted to household goods and fabrics given to the bride

   Synonyms: (dated) Heiratsgut; Mitgift

   Willst du nicht diese hübsche Decke haben, die ich im Schrank gefunden hab? Dann hast du schon mal was für die Aussteuer.

   Don’t you want this nice tablecloth I found in the cupboard? So you’ll already have something for your dowry.

• The word is now used more often than not in a jocular tone, as above.
• For more see Mitgift.

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