NOUN
Abschreibung/ˈapʃʁaɪ̯bʊŋ/depreciation; write-off; amortization
Abschreibung is a German noun that means depreciation, write-off, or amortization. It is pronounced /ˈapʃʁaɪ̯bʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Abschreibungen".
Definitions
1.the reduction of the recorded value of an asset over time, especially for tax purposes(accounting, business)
a.depreciation due to loss of value (of assets, machinery, etc.)
Die jährliche Abschreibung für die Maschine beträgt 2.000 Euro.—The annual depreciation for the machine amounts to 2,000 euros.
b.write-off of an uncollectible debt or loss
Die Firma musste eine große Abschreibung auf uneinbringliche Forderungen vornehmen.—The company had to make a large write-off on uncollectible receivables.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Abschreibung | die Abschreibungen |
| Genitive | der Abschreibung | der Abschreibungen |
| Dative | der Abschreibung | den Abschreibungen |
| Accusative | die Abschreibung | die Abschreibungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Abschreibung" mean in English?
- "Abschreibung" means depreciation, write-off, or amortization. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Abschreibung"?
- "Abschreibung" is pronounced /ˈapʃʁaɪ̯bʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Abschreibung" der, die, or das?
- "Abschreibung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Abschreibung"?
- The plural of "Abschreibung" is "Abschreibungen".
- What part of speech is "Abschreibung"?
- "Abschreibung" is a noun in German.
