die Verschuldung
Translation
indebtedness, debt, liabilities
Examples
Die hohe Verschuldung des Staates ist ein Problem.
The state's high level of indebtedness is a problem.
Er geriet durch Glücksspiel in die Verschuldung.
He got into debt through gambling.
Grammar Patterns
the indebtedness of ((sb./sth.)) ((to sb./sth.)) the indebtedness of sb./sth. to sb./sth. The company's indebtedness to the banks is high.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schulden, Verbindlichkeiten; Antonyms: Entschuldung (debt relief), Vermögen (assets)
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'ver-' (indicating a process) + 'Schuld' (debt, guilt) + the noun suffix '-ung'. It signifies the state or process of getting into debt.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Schuld' as 'shouldering' a debt. The 'ver-' prefix often implies something going wrong, so 'ver-schuld-ung' is the process of getting into debt.