der Verzug
Translation
of the delay, of the default
Examples
Im Falle des Verzugs werden Zinsen fällig.
In case of default, interest will be due.
Die Berechnung der Verzugszinsen ist komplex.
The calculation of default interest is complex.
Grammar Patterns
in case of ((sth.gen)) (im Falle+2) In case of default, you must pay a penalty.
because of ((sth.gen)) (wegen+2) The contract was terminated because of the default.
Similar Words
A grammatical form, not a synonym. Compare to: des Mannes (of the man), des Hauses (of the house).
Etymology
This is the genitive singular case of the masculine noun 'der Verzug'. Strong masculine and neuter nouns in German typically add an '-s' or '-es' in the genitive.
Memory Tips
The '-s' ending signals the genitive case, meaning 'of the...'. 'des Verzugs' means 'of the default'. It answers the question 'Wessen?' (Whose?).