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default

default

Meaning of default

English

failure to pay back money that you owe at the right time

Deutsch

wenn ein Schuldner geliehenes Geld nicht rechtzeitig zurückgibt

default

Pronunciation

British English
/dɪˈfɔːlt/
American English
/dɪˈfɔːlt/

default with German translation

default usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The company is at risk of default on its loans.

Der Firma droht ein Zahlungsausfall bei ihren Krediten.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

After the default, the country lost the trust of investors.

Nach dem Zahlungsausfall verlor das Land das Vertrauen der Anleger.

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default belongs to the topic "Finance and Banking Documents →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does default mean?

failure to pay back money that you owe at the right time

How do you pronounce default?

default is pronounced [dɪˈfɔːlt].

How is default used in a sentence?

Der Firma droht ein Zahlungsausfall bei ihren Krediten. Translation: The company is at risk of default on its loans.

Is default part of Finance and Banking Documents vocabulary?

Yes, default can be learned in the Finance and Banking Documents topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is default part of Shopping and Services vocabulary?

Yes, default can be learned in the Shopping and Services topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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