Schulden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schulden" is mainly used as verb meaning "to owe", "to be indebted" or "debts". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Schulden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: schulden
Simple past: schuldete
Participle: geschuldet

See full conjugation of schulden

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Properties as Noun

Gender: feminine
Singular: die Schulden
Plural: die Schulden

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To owe someone financially or morally"

"Schulden", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To have a financial or moral debt to someone."
Translation(s): to owe, to be indebted
Synonym(s): verdanken, verschulden
Antonym(s): besitzen
Related word(s): Schuld, Schuldner, Gläubiger

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich schulde meinem Freund noch 50 Euro.I still owe my friend 50 euros.
Sie schuldet ihrer Mutter einen Besuch.She owes her mother a visit.
Wir schulden dem Team unseren Dank für ihre harte Arbeit.We owe the team our thanks for their hard work.

2.) "Financial or moral obligations/debts"

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

Definition: "Financial or moral obligations owed to someone."
Translation(s): debts, obligations, liabilities
Synonym(s): Verbindlichkeiten, Verpflichtungen
Related word(s): Schuld, Schuldenlast, Kreditschuld

📝 Some usage examples:

Seine Schulden wachsen von Tag zu Tag.His debts grow day by day.
Das Land hat hohe Schulden im Ausland.The country has high debts abroad.
Sie versucht, ihre Schulden so schnell wie möglich zu begleichen.She tries to settle her debts as quickly as possible.

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