Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #5000
Word (Wort)

der Verzug

Translation (Übersetzung) delay, default, deferment
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [fɛɐ̯ˈtsuːk]
B2
Nouns
Intermediate
Formal
Tags (Tags)
formal business legal financial delay
Verzug is a masculine noun that refers to a delay or postponement, often in legal, financial, or administrative contexts. It can also mean default in financial terms. The word is commonly used in formal and technical language.

Verzug - German Nouns - Verzug Meaning - Verzug Translation - Verzug Nouns Examples

Verzug is a German Nouns

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Verzug Examples (Beispiele) in English

Verzug examples with English translations. See how to use Verzug in sentences. Verzug example sentences in English below.

Der Lieferant ist mit der Lieferung im Verzug.
The supplier is delayed with the delivery.
Business or logistics context.
Ohne Verzug müssen wir die Maßnahmen ergreifen.
We must take the measures without delay.
Formal or urgent situation.
Bei Zahlungsverzug fallen Verzugszinsen an.
In case of payment default, penalty interest accrues.
Legal or financial context.

Verzug — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for Verzug — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Der Verzug ist groß.
    Die Verzögerung ist groß.
    Verzug is not typically used to describe the size or extent of a delay; use Verzögerung instead.
  • Ich habe Verzug mit meiner Arbeit.
    Ich bin mit meiner Arbeit im Verzug.
    Verzug is used with 'sein' (to be) in phrases like 'im Verzug sein', not with 'haben' (to have).

Verzug Word Family - Verzug Related Words - Verzug Family Members

Verzug Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Verzug word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Verzug family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Verzug related words and expand your German vocabulary.

derived from (abgeleitet von)
verziehen
Meaning: to delay, to distort
Tense: infinitive
Example: Die Lieferung hat sich verzogen.
Verb
related noun (verwandtes Substantiv)
Verzögerung
Meaning: delay
Example: Die Verzögerung beträgt zwei Tage.
Noun

Verzug Usage - Verzug Collocations - Verzug Idioms - Verzug Synonyms - Verzug Antonyms

Verzug Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Verzug Collocations (Kollokationen)

Verzug collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Verzug word combinations and how to use Verzug with other words naturally.

in Verzug geraten
to fall into arrears, to become delayed
High frequency
ohne Verzug
without delay, immediately
High frequency
im Verzug sein
to be in default, to be delayed
High frequency
Verzug mit der Zahlung
delay in payment
Medium frequency
Verzugszinsen
default interest, penalty interest
Medium frequency
Verzugsgefahr
risk of delay
Low frequency
Verzugsschaden
damage caused by delay
Low frequency

Verzug Idioms (Redewendungen)

Verzug idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Verzug with meanings and explanations. Master Verzug expressions used in everyday German.

etwas in den Verzug bringen
to cause a delay in something
To postpone or delay something, often unintentionally.
sich in Verzug befinden
to be behind schedule
To be delayed or not meeting a deadline.

Verzug Synonyms (Synonyme)

Verzug synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Verzug and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Verzug similar words and their usage.

Verzögerung
Meaning: delay, postponement
High similarity
Aufschub
Meaning: postponement, deferment
Medium similarity
Verspätung
Meaning: delay, lateness
Medium similarity
Säumnis
Meaning: default, failure to act
High similarity

Verzug Antonyms (Antonyme)

Verzug antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Verzug. Discover Verzug opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Pünktlichkeit
Meaning: punctuality
Einhaltung
Meaning: compliance, adherence
Sofortigkeit
Meaning: immediacy

Verzug Semantically Related Words - Verzug Contextually Related Words - Verzug Thematically Related Words

Verzug Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Verzug semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Verzug. Explore Verzug related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Verzug contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Verzögerung Aufschub Verspätung Säumnis Pünktlichkeit

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