Abschreibung/ˈapʃʁaɪ̯bʊŋ/depreciation; amortization; write-off
Abschreibung is a German noun that means depreciation, amortization, or write-off. It is pronounced /ˈapʃʁaɪ̯bʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Abschreibungen".
Definitions
1.gradual reduction of the value of an asset in accounting records(finance, accounting)
a.planned reduction in value (depreciation) of fixed assets over time
Die Abschreibung für das neue Firmengebäude beträgt jährlich 20.000 Euro.—The depreciation for the new company building amounts to 20,000 euros annually.
2.writing off something as a loss in the books(finance, accounting)
a.removal of an unsellable item from the books
Alte Maschinen werden oft vollständig abgeschrieben, wenn sie nicht mehr genutzt werden können.—Old machines are often completely written off when they can no longer be used.
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, amortization, or write-off. 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.
