English–German
“guarantee” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbʏɐ̯kʃaft/
Example
Die Bank verlangt eine Bürgschaft.
The bank requires a guarantee.
How to say “guarantee” in German
“Guarantee” in German is Bürgschaft.
A third person stands behind someone else's debt and pays if that person cannot meet the obligation.
Example sentences with Bürgschaft
Der Vermieter akzeptiert nur eine Bürgschaft von solventen Bürgen.
The landlord accepts only a guarantee from solvent guarantors.
Tips for using Bürgschaft
- Bürgschaft is feminine, so the phrase is eine Bürgschaft, and its plural is Bürgschaften.
Other German words for “guarantee”
Die Firma garantiert die Qualität.
The company guarantees the quality.