English–German

“owe” in German

German

Alsoschulden

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈdaŋkən/

Example

Ich verdanke dir viel.

I owe you a lot.

Illustration for verdanken (owe)

How to say “owe” in German

“Owe” in German is verdanken.

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

Example sentences with verdanken

Der Erfolg verdankt sich intensiver Vorbereitung.

The success is due to intensive preparation.

Tips for using verdanken

  • The phrase jemandem etwas verdanken uses dative for the credited person and accusative for the benefit or result.

Other German words for “owe”

Ich schulde ihm noch Geld.

I still owe him money.

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