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Geldverbindlichkeiten
/ˈɡɛltfɛɐ̯ˌbɪndlɪçkaɪ̯tn̩/
monetary liabilities
Das Unternehmen hat hohe Geldverbindlichkeiten gegenüber seinen Gläubigern.
The company has high monetary liabilities to its creditors.
Finance
formal
Obligations to pay a sum of money, typically arising from financial or contractual agreements.
Die Geldverbindlichkeiten müssen in der Bilanz ausgewiesen werden.
The monetary liabilities must be reported in the balance sheet.
Durch die neuen Verträge erhöhen sich die Geldverbindlichkeiten des Konzerns.
The group's monetary liabilities increase due to the new contracts.
In accounting, 'Geldverbindlichkeiten' refers specifically to obligations that involve a payment of money, distinguishing them from non-monetary liabilities like service obligations.
Finance
technical
Financial debts or obligations that must be settled with monetary payments.
Die Geldverbindlichkeiten umfassen Kredite, Lieferantenverbindlichkeiten und Rückstellungen.
Monetary liabilities include loans, trade payables, and provisions.
Used interchangeably with 'finanzielle Verbindlichkeiten' in financial reporting.
Collocations
kurzfristige Geldverbindlichkeitenshort-term monetary liabilitieslangfristige Geldverbindlichkeitenlong-term monetary liabilitiesGeldverbindlichkeiten begleichento settle monetary liabilities
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Distinguish from 'Verbindlichkeiten'
'Geldverbindlichkeiten' specifically refers to obligations requiring monetary payment, while 'Verbindlichkeiten' can include non-monetary obligations (e.g., service delivery). Always check the context to determine whether the liability is financial or not.
Gold Rule
Financial Reporting Context
In annual reports or balance sheets, 'Geldverbindlichkeiten' are categorized under 'Liabilities' and are typically divided into current (short-term) and non-current (long-term) categories.
Word Origin
Compound of 'Geld' (money) + 'Verbindlichkeiten' (liabilities/obligations). 'Geld' derives from Middle High German 'gelt' (payment, money), related to Old English 'gield' (payment, tribute). 'Verbindlichkeiten' comes from 'verbindlich' (binding, obligatory) + '-keit' (suffix forming nouns). The term emphasizes the monetary aspect of liabilities.
Usage Notes
Preferred in formal financial contexts over the more general 'Verbindlichkeiten'. Avoid using in casual conversation; 'Schulden' is more common colloquially.
Word Breakdown
Geld
money
rootVerbindlichkeiten
liabilities/obligations
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