die Abrechnung

reckoning, settling of scores, bill, invoice

Ab from, starting at + rechn to expect, to count on + ung action, process, or result

noun · nominative / genitive / dative / accusative, singular feminine Rare #49,291

reckoning, settling of scores Often used for a moment when someone faces the consequences of their actions.

GE: Am Ende des Films kommt die Abrechnung.

EN: At the end of the film, the reckoning comes.

bill, invoice Can also refer to a statement showing charges or payments.

GE: Die Abrechnung für den Monat ist schon da.

EN: The bill for the month has already arrived.

Declension of Abrechnung

Well then, ladies, it's time for reckoning.

— Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026)

The invoice for you!

— Die Kinder des Monsieur Mathieu (2004)

I want to avoid it turning into a settling of scores between Germany and France.

— Taxi (1998)

Now comes the reckoning.

— Das Boot (1981)