das Geldproblem
money problem
A difficulty related to having too little money or not enough money.
EXAMPLE
Wegen des Geldproblems kann die Familie die Reparatur nicht bezahlen.
Because of the money problem, the family cannot pay for the repair.
das Geldproblem
money problem
das Geldproblem, die Geldprobleme
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Geldproblem, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Geldprobleme |
| genitive | des Geldproblems |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Geldproblem | die Geldprobleme |
| accusative | das Geldproblem | die Geldprobleme |
| dative | dem Geldproblem | den Geldproblemen |
| genitive | des Geldproblems | der Geldprobleme |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound words
'Geldproblem' (money problem) consists of 'Geld' (money) and 'Problem' (problem). The first part indicates the area in which the problem exists.
EXAMPLE
Die Firma hat ein Geldproblem und kann ihre Rechnungen gerade nicht bezahlen.
The company has a money problem and currently cannot pay its bills.
Typical collocations
Common expressions include 'Geldprobleme haben' (to have money problems) and 'in Geldprobleme geraten' (to get into money problems). 'Geraten' describes the beginning of the difficult situation.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Verlust ihres Arbeitsplatzes geriet sie in Geldprobleme.
After losing her job, she got into money problems.
Fixed expression
The expression 'Geldprobleme in den Griff bekommen' (to get money problems under control) means to bring one's financial difficulties under control. It is especially suitable when someone improves their situation through specific measures.
EXAMPLE
Mit einem genauen Plan für ihre Ausgaben bekam sie ihre Geldprobleme langsam in den Griff.
With a precise plan for her spending, she slowly got her money problems under control.
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