national debt
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national debt
The total financial obligations of a state toward its creditors. It arises when expenditures exceed revenues and the state takes out loans to cover the difference.
Die Staatsschuld Deutschlands ist in den letzten Jahren weiter angestiegen.
Germany's national debt has continued to rise in recent years.
The word is made up of 'Staat' (state) and 'Schuld' (debt). The 's' in the middle is a linking s that connects the two parts. It literally means 'the debt of the state'.
Die Staatsschuld ist ein wichtiges Thema in der Politik.
National debt is an important topic in politics.
In connection with 'Staatsschuld' (national debt), verbs that describe a change are often used. Typical phrases are 'die Staatsschuld steigt/sinkt' (the national debt rises/falls), 'die Staatsschuld abbauen' (to reduce the national debt), or 'die Staatsschuld reduzieren' (to reduce the national debt).
Die Regierung plant, die Staatsschuld in den nächsten zehn Jahren abzubauen.
The government plans to reduce the national debt over the next ten years.
'Staatsschuld' (national debt) is a technical term from politics and economics. You mainly find it in the news, specialist articles, and political discussions.
Der Finanzminister präsentierte die aktuellen Zahlen zur Staatsschuld.
The finance minister presented the current figures on the national debt.
public debt
Staatsschuld and Staatsverschuldung can both refer to a state’s total debt. Staatsschuld tends to emphasize the existing amount of debt, while Staatsverschuldung can also highlight the state or process of increasing debt. Staatsschuld is usually the better choice for a specific amount, while Staatsverschuldung is often used for the development or problem of growing debt.
Die Staatsschuld des Landes beträgt inzwischen mehrere Milliarden Euro.
The country's national debt now amounts to several billion euros.
Die Staatsverschuldung steigt weiter, weil der Staat neue Kredite aufnehmen muss.
Public debt continues to rise because the government has to take out new loans.
