Die Schuld
Example: Die Schuld des Unternehmens wächst wegen der hohen Kredite.
Definition
"Die Schuld" in finance refers to the amount of money that a company or individual owes to others, typically as a result of borrowing. It represents an obligation to repay borrowed funds, such as loans or credits, which can increase the financial liabilities of the entity.
Etymology
The German word "die Schuld" originates from Old High German 'sculd,' meaning obligation or debt. It is related to the English word 'should,' indicating a moral or legal duty. Interestingly, "die Schuld" also means guilt in a different context, showing how the concept of owing something can extend beyond finance to personal responsibility.
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"Die Schuld" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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