English–German
“debt” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈʃʊldʊŋ/
Example
Seine Verschuldung belastet ihn sehr.
His debt is weighing heavily on him.
How to say “debt” in German
“Debt” in German is Verschuldung.
A household, company, or state stands beneath the accumulated weight of its debts.
Example sentences with Verschuldung
Die private Verschuldung vieler Haushalte ist gestiegen.
The private debt of many households has increased.
Tips for using Verschuldung
- Verschuldung usually describes an overall debt situation or level, whereas einzelne Schulden refers more readily to particular debts.
Other German words for “debt”
Die Verbindlichkeiten des Unternehmens sind gestiegen.
The company's debts have increased.