das Guthaben, –
credit · balance
Geld, das einer Person oder einem Konto zur Verfügung steht und noch ausgegeben werden kann.
The German word "Guthaben" is a noun that means "credit" or "balance" (usually in a financial context).
- It is composed of:
- Gut – "good"
- Haben – "to have"
Together, "Guthaben" refers to having a positive balance, e.g., in a bank account or prepaid service.
Similar words:
- Kontostand (account balance)
- Saldo (balance)
- Credit (credit, used in banking context)
Difference:
- While "Kontostand" and "Saldo" refer more generally to an account's current balance (which can be positive or negative), "Guthaben" specifically means a positive balance or available credit.
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Examples
Ihr Guthaben ist fast aufgebraucht.noun
Your credit is almost used up.
Das Guthaben auf meinem Konto reicht nicht aus, um die Rechnung zu bezahlen.noun
The balance in my account is not enough to pay the bill.
Sobald das Guthaben geladen wurde, kann man wieder telefonieren.noun
Once the credit has been loaded, you can make calls again.
Dein Guthaben reicht nicht mehr für einen weiteren Kauf.noun
Your credit is no longer sufficient for another purchase.
Das Guthaben auf dem Handy erhöht sich durch eine neue Aufladung.noun
The credit on the cell phone increases with a new top-up.
Mein Guthaben wächst jeden Monat.noun
My balance grows every month.
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