der Verzug
Translation
of the delay, of the default
Examples
Im Falle des Verzugs werden Zinsen fällig.
In case of default, interest is due.
Die Berechnung der Verzugszinsen ist komplex.
Calculating 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
This is a grammatical case, not a word with synonyms. Other examples: des Mannes (the man's), des Hauses (the house's).
Etymology
The genitive singular form of the masculine noun 'der Verzug'. In German, strong masculine and neuter nouns add '-s' or '-es' to show possession or relation in the genitive case.
Memory Tips
Recognize the '-s' at the end as the genitive marker, equivalent to 'of the' or an apostrophe-s in English. It answers 'Wessen?' (Of what? / Whose?).