delinquent in German
delinquent in German is rückständig, säumig, pflichtvernachlässigend — delinquent means someone, especially a young person, who breaks rules or laws.
delinquent in German
rückständig
Late or failing to pay a debt or other financial obligation, like a mortgage or loan.
säumig
Late or failing to pay a debt or other financial obligation, like a mortgage or loan.
pflichtvernachlässigend
Failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation; guilty of a misdeed or offense
pflichtversäumend
Failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation; guilty of a misdeed or offense
straffällig
Failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation; guilty of a misdeed or offense
Delinquent
One who disobeys or breaks rules or laws, or who acts against another's wishes.
Krimineller
One who disobeys or breaks rules or laws, or who acts against another's wishes.
Straffälliger
One who disobeys or breaks rules or laws, or who acts against another's wishes.
What does "delinquent" mean?
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noun Someone, especially a young person, who breaks rules or laws.
"The film follows a group of teenage delinquents in 1950s New York."
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adjective Overdue or unpaid, referring to a debt or bill.
"Her account was marked delinquent after months of missed payments."
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delinquent in a sentence
- The film follows a group of teenage delinquents in 1950s New York.
- Her account was marked delinquent after months of missed payments.
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What is "delinquent" in German?
"delinquent" in German is rückständig, säumig, pflichtvernachlässigend. delinquent means: Someone, especially a young person, who breaks rules or laws.
How do you use "delinquent" in a sentence?
Example: "The film follows a group of teenage delinquents in 1950s New York." In German, "delinquent" is rückständig, säumig, pflichtvernachlässigend.
Are there other ways to say "delinquent" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "delinquent": rückständig, säumig, pflichtvernachlässigend, pflichtversäumend, straffällig, Delinquent.
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