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Geldforderungen
/ˈɡɛltfɔʁdɛʁʊŋən/
monetary claims
Der Gläubiger hat mehrere Geldforderungen gegen den Schuldner.
The creditor has several monetary claims against the debtor.
Law
formal
Legal or financial claims for the payment of a sum of money.
Die Geldforderungen wurden im Insolvenzverfahren angemeldet.
The monetary claims were filed in the insolvency proceedings.
Often used in legal contexts, such as debt collection, contracts, or insolvency.
Finance
formal
Amounts of money owed to a person or entity.
Das Unternehmen hat hohe Geldforderungen gegenüber seinen Kunden.
The company has significant monetary claims against its customers.
Can refer to accounts receivable or outstanding debts.
Collocations
Geldforderungen geltend machento assert/claim monetary claimsGeldforderungen eintreibento collect monetary claimsoffene Geldforderungenoutstanding monetary claims
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Plural vs. Singular
In German, 'Geldforderung' (singular) refers to a single claim, while 'Geldforderungen' (plural) refers to multiple claims. In English, 'monetary claim' (singular) and 'monetary claims' (plural) follow the same pattern.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The exact meaning of 'Geldforderungen' depends on the context: in law, it refers to legal claims; in finance, it refers to amounts owed. Always consider the field (law, finance, business) when translating.
Word Origin
Compound noun formed from 'Geld' (money) and 'Forderungen' (claims, demands), derived from 'fordern' (to demand). The term reflects a legal or financial obligation to pay a specific amount.
Usage Notes
Geldforderungen is a plural noun in German, often used in formal or legal contexts. The singular form 'Geldforderung' is more common in singular usage.
Word Breakdown
Geld
money
nounForderungen
claims/demands (from 'fordern' = to demand)
noun (feminine plural)Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch