English–German

“overdue” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈyːbɐˌfɛlɪç/

Example

Die Miete ist diesen Monat überfälliger als sonst.

The rent is more overdue this month than usual.

Illustration for überfällig (overdue)

How to say “overdue” in German

“Overdue” in German is überfällig.

A due item has become late and remains unresolved after the expected date.

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

Example sentences with überfällig

Die Bank verlangt für eine überfällige Zahlung oft Mahngebühren.

The bank often charges reminder fees for an overdue payment.

Tips for using überfällig

  • Überfällig focuses on a missed due date, whereas verspätet usually describes something that arrives or happens late.

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