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debt in German

debt in German is Schuld, Verpflichtung, Schulden — debt means money that one person or organisation owes to another.

debt in German

Schuld
noun
An action, state of mind, or object one has an obligation to perform for another, adopt toward another, or give to another.
Verpflichtung
noun
An action, state of mind, or object one has an obligation to perform for another, adopt toward another, or give to another.
Schulden
noun
An action, state of mind, or object one has an obligation to perform for another, adopt toward another, or give to another.
Verbindlichkeit
noun
An action, state of mind, or object one has an obligation to perform for another, adopt toward another, or give to another.
Schulden
noun
Verbindlichkeit
noun
Schuld
noun

What does "debt" mean?

  1. noun Money that one person or organisation owes to another.
    "It took her five years to pay off her student debt."
  2. noun A sense of owing someone something non-financial, such as gratitude or loyalty.
    "I owe him a debt of gratitude for helping me find the job."

debt in a sentence

  • It took her five years to pay off her student debt.
  • The company took on debt to fund its expansion.
  • I owe him a debt of gratitude for helping me find the job.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "debt" in German?

"debt" in German is Schuld, Verpflichtung, Schulden. debt means: Money that one person or organisation owes to another.

How do you use "debt" in a sentence?

Example: "It took her five years to pay off her student debt." In German, "debt" is Schuld, Verpflichtung, Schulden.

Are there other ways to say "debt" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "debt": Schuld, Verpflichtung, Schulden, Verbindlichkeit.

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