die Bonität
Translation
creditworthiness, solvency, credit rating
Examples
Die Bank prüft die Bonität des Kunden.
The bank checks the customer's creditworthiness.
Seine Bonität ist ausgezeichnet.
His credit rating is excellent.
Grammar Patterns
to check ((sb's)) Bonität to check (sb's) creditworthiness The bank checks the applicant's creditworthiness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kreditwürdigkeit, Zahlungsfähigkeit; Antonyms: Insolvenz
Etymology
From Latin 'bonitas' (goodness). The suffix '-ität' is common in German for abstract nouns, often from Latin '-itas'.
Memory Tips
Think of having a 'bonus' level of financial health. 'Bon' means good, and '-ität' is like '-ity' in English.