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to be in default
A state in which a due obligation, often a payment, is not fulfilled on time. This is a legal term that can result in consequences such as reminder fees or interest.
Wenn Sie die Rechnung nicht bis Ende der Woche bezahlen, geraten Sie in Verzug.
If you do not pay the invoice by the end of the week, you will be in default.
without delay
A formal expression meaning 'immediately' or 'without delay.' It is often used in official or legal correspondence.
Der Mangel ist dem Vermieter ohne Verzug zu melden.
The defect must be reported to the landlord without delay.
delay
A general delay in a process, construction project, or sequence of events.
Durch die Lieferschwierigkeiten kam es zu einem erheblichen Verzug auf der Baustelle.
The delivery difficulties caused a considerable delay at the construction site.
The noun 'Verzug' (delay/default) is used almost exclusively in fixed expressions. It is best learned directly in the combinations 'in Verzug sein/geraten' (to be/fall into default) and 'ohne Verzug' (without delay).
Bitte überweisen Sie den Betrag ohne Verzug.
Please transfer the amount without delay.
The expression 'in Verzug geraten' (to fall into default) is a fixed term in legal and business contexts. It is usually used in connection with an unpaid invoice: 'mit der Zahlung in Verzug sein' (to be in default with a payment).
Der Kunde ist seit zwei Monaten mit der Zahlung in Verzug.
The customer has been in default with the payment for two months.
The expression 'ohne Verzug' (without delay) means 'sofort' (immediately) or 'unverzüglich' (without delay). It is mainly used in formal written language, in contracts, or in official letters.
Schäden an der Mietsache sind dem Vermieter ohne Verzug zu melden.
Damage to the rented property must be reported to the landlord without delay.
In the general meaning of 'Verzögerung' (delay), 'Verzug' (delay) is often found as part of compound nouns. Well-known examples are 'Bauverzug' (construction delay) or 'Lieferverzug' (delivery delay).
Wegen des schlechten Wetters kam es zu einem erheblichen Bauverzug.
Because of the bad weather, there was a considerable construction delay.
backlog / deficit / residue
Rückstand refers to the amount still outstanding or the task that has not yet been completed. Verzug, by contrast, refers to the state of failing to fulfill a due obligation on time. So you have a Rückstand and are in Verzug because the obligation was fulfilled late.
Wegen der unbezahlten Miete ist er seit zwei Wochen in Verzug.
He has been in default for two weeks because he has not paid the rent.
Bei der Miete besteht noch ein Rückstand von zweihundert Euro.
There are still €200 in rent arrears.
