Translation of German word "Schulden" to English
dieSchulden
Meaning
Nounplural of debt.
How to use
Schulden ('debts') is a plural-only noun in this financial sense: die Schulden (singular: die Schuld which usually means 'guilt' or 'fault'). Schulden machen — To run up debts.
🇬🇧 English
debts
Example
Nach jahrelangem Sparen konnte er endlich alle seine Schulden abbezahlen.
After years of saving, he was finally able to pay off all his debts.
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Common phrases
- Schulden machen— to run up / incur debts
- schuldenfrei— debt-free
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Frequency rank: #1113 in German
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the definition of the German word "die Schulden"?▼
The German word "die Schulden" is defined as: "plural of debt."
What does the German word "die Schulden" mean?▼
The German word "die Schulden" means "debts" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Schulden"?▼
You can hear the correct audio pronunciation of the word "Schulden" by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see an example sentence with "Schulden"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich benutze oft das Wort „Schulden" im Alltag." (which translates as "After years of saving, he was finally able to pay off all his debts.").
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