NOUN
Kaution/kaʊ̯ˈt͡si̯oːn/deposit; security; bail
Kaution is a German noun that means deposit, security, or bail. It is pronounced /kaʊ̯ˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Kautionen".
Definitions
1.a sum of money paid as security, often at the start of renting something, to cover possible losses or damages(law; rental agreements)
a.money paid to a landlord as security before moving into a rented apartment or house
Die Kaution für die Wohnung beträgt zwei Monatsmieten.—The deposit for the apartment amounts to two months’ rent.
b.money paid as security to ensure compliance with legal or contractual obligations (e.g., bail in court)
Er wurde gegen eine Kaution aus dem Gefängnis entlassen.—He was released from jail on bail.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Kaution | die Kautionen |
| Genitive | der Kaution | der Kautionen |
| Dative | der Kaution | den Kautionen |
| Accusative | die Kaution | die Kautionen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kaution" mean in English?
- "Kaution" means deposit, security, or bail. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kaution"?
- "Kaution" is pronounced /kaʊ̯ˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kaution" der, die, or das?
- "Kaution" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Kaution"?
- The plural of "Kaution" is "Kautionen".
- What part of speech is "Kaution"?
- "Kaution" is a noun in German.
