das Guthaben
Translation
credit, balance, assets
Examples
Ich habe noch Guthaben auf meinem Handy.
I still have credit on my phone.
Bitte prüfen Sie Ihr Kontoguthaben.
Please check your account balance.
Das Guthaben wird Ihrem Konto gutgeschrieben.
The credit will be added to your account.
Grammar Patterns
((to have ... on sth.)) to have credit on sth. I have credit on my phone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Saldo, Kredit; Antonyms: Schuld (debt), Soll (debit)
Etymology
Derived from 'gut' (good) and 'haben' (to have). It literally means 'a good having', i.e., a positive balance.
Memory Tips
Remember it as the 'good' stuff you 'have' financially.