English–German

“get into debt” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈʃʊldn̩/

Example

Ich habe mich vor Jahren verschuldet.

I got into debt years ago.

Illustration for verschulden (get into debt)

How to say “get into debt” in German

“Get into debt” in German is verschulden.

A decision leaves its maker or another person carrying a financial or moral burden.

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

Example sentences with verschulden

Während der Krise haben sich viele Haushalte bis zum Hals verschuldet.

During the crisis, many households got up to their necks in debt.

Tips for using verschulden

  • The usual personal construction is reflexive, sich verschulden; the nonreflexive verb can describe causing a specific loss or being responsible for it.

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