noun
die Verschuldung, -en
debt
Das ist der Zustand, wenn jemand Geld von anderen geliehen hat und es noch zurückzahlen muss.
Definition & meaning
The German noun Verschuldung refers to two distinct concepts:
- Financial Debt: It describes the state of being in debt or the process of accumulating debt. It refers to the financial obligations an individual, a company, or a state has towards creditors.
- Culpability/Fault: In a more philosophical or legal context, it can refer to the process or state of incurring guilt or blame for an action.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a feminine noun (die Verschuldung). The plural form is Verschuldungen.
- Word origin: It is derived from the verb "verschulden".
- The prefix "ver-" often indicates a process or a change of state.
- The root "Schuld" means "debt" or "guilt".
- The suffix "-ung" turns the verb into a noun, indicating an action or the result of an action.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- For the financial meaning:
- For the guilt-related meaning:
Antonyms:
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Examples
Die Verschuldung des Landes nimmt zu.noun
The debt of the country is increasing.
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