Pleite Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Pleite" is mainly used as adjective meaning "broke", "penniless" or "bust". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Pleite"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Pleite
  • Plural: die Pleiten

Meanings of "Pleite" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Informally, without money or bankrupt"

"Pleite", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach dem teuren Urlaub bin ich völlig pleite.After the expensive vacation, I am completely broke.
  2. Er ist pleite und kann die Miete nicht zahlen.He is broke and cannot pay the rent.
  3. Die Firma ging pleite nach dem Verlust des Großkunden.The company went broke after losing the major client.

2.) "Financial failure or bankruptcy of an entity"

"Pleite", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Pleite des Unternehmens war unvermeidlich.The company's bankruptcy was inevitable.
  2. Nach der Pleite musste er einen neuen Job suchen.After the bankruptcy, he had to look for a new job.
  3. Die Pleite der Bank schockierte die Kunden.The bank's bankruptcy shocked the customers.
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