gestundet
Translation
deferred, respited, postponed
Examples
Die Zahlung wurde gestundet.
The payment has been deferred.
Die gestundete Rechnung muss bald bezahlt werden.
The deferred bill must be paid soon.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) wird gestundet sth. is deferred The payment will be gestundet.
gestundet + ((Noun)) deferred (noun) The gestundete amount is now due.
Similar Words
aufgeschoben (postponed), verzögert (delayed)
Etymology
Past participle of 'stunden', which is related to 'Stunde' (hour). It implies granting more 'hours' or time.
Memory Tips
Think of giving someone an extra 'Stunde' (hour) to pay a bill, hence 'deferred'.