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bankrupt
Unable to pay debts and no longer financially capable of meeting payment obligations. The word is used especially for companies or individuals who have to stop making payments.
Nach mehreren erfolglosen Jahren war das Unternehmen bankrott.
After several unsuccessful years, the company was bankrupt.
bankrupt
Completely unsuccessful or having failed in an important respect; often used figuratively, especially in expressions such as „moralisch bankrott“ (morally bankrupt).
Durch den Skandal war der Politiker moralisch bankrott.
The politician was morally bankrupt because of the scandal.
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The expression „bankrott sein“ (to be bankrupt) describes a state, while „bankrott gehen“ (to go bankrupt) describes a development. With „bankrott gehen“, the perfect tense is formed with „sein“.
Nach dem Verlust ihres größten Kunden war die Firma bankrott.
The company was bankrupt after losing its biggest customer.
Mehrere kleine Geschäfte sind im letzten Jahr bankrott gegangen.
Several small businesses went bankrupt last year.
A typical pattern is „jemanden oder etwas für bankrott erklären“ (to declare someone or something bankrupt). The person or company affected is in the accusative; „bankrott“ remains unchanged.
Die Geschäftsleitung erklärte das Unternehmen für bankrott.
The management declared the company bankrupt.
Expressions such as „moralisch bankrott“ (morally bankrupt) or „politisch bankrott“ (politically bankrupt) indicate the figurative meaning, even when no money is mentioned. Such formulations express a harsh judgment and are especially common in public debates and commentaries.
Nach der Unterstützung für das Unrechtsregime galt die Partei als moralisch bankrott.
After supporting the unjust regime, the party was considered morally bankrupt.
