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“bankruptcy” in German

German

AlsoKonkurs · Insolvenz

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈplaɪ̯tə/

Example

Nach der Pleite musste er umziehen.

After the bankruptcy, he had to move.

Illustration for Pleite (bankruptcy)

How to say “bankruptcy” in German

“Bankruptcy” in German is Pleite.

A business has empty cash drawers, unpaid bills, and closed doors, while a planned venture ends as a flop.

Full entry for Pleite: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Pleite

Viele Einzelhändler fürchten die Pleite in der nächsten Saison.

Many retailers fear bankruptcy next season.

Tips for using Pleite

  • Pleite is colloquial, whereas Insolvenz is the standard formal term in legal and financial contexts.

Other German words for “bankruptcy”

Viele kleine Firmen gingen im letzten Jahr in Konkurs.

Many small companies went bankrupt last year.

Nach der Krise meldeten mehrere Firmen Insolvenzen an.

After the crisis, several companies filed for bankruptcy.

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