der Kredit
Translation
credit, loan
Examples
Die Zinsen des Kredites sind sehr hoch.
The interest on the loan is very high.
Er hat einen Kredit aufgenommen.
He has taken out a loan.
Grammar Patterns
to take out ((a loan)) Er nimmt einen Kredit auf.
the interest on ((the loan)) die Zinsen des Kredites
Similar Words
Synonyms: Darlehen, Anleihe
Etymology
From Latin 'creditum' (a loan), related to 'credere' (to believe, to trust).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'credit'. Think of a 'credit card' (Kreditkarte).