NOUN
Konkurs/kɔŋˈkʊʁs/bankruptcy; insolvency
Konkurs is a German noun that means bankruptcy or insolvency. It is pronounced /kɔŋˈkʊʁs/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Konkurse".
Definitions
1.legal state of being unable to pay debts; bankruptcy(business, law)
a.state in which a business or person cannot pay outstanding debts
Die Firma musste wegen hoher Schulden Konkurs anmelden.—The company had to file for bankruptcy due to high debts.
b.judicial procedure to resolve debts
Nach dem Konkursverfahren wurden die Vermögenswerte verteilt.—After the bankruptcy proceedings, the assets were distributed.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Konkurs | die Konkurse |
| Genitive | des Konkurses | der Konkurse |
| Dative | dem Konkurs | den Konkursen |
| Accusative | den Konkurs | die Konkurse |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Konkurs" mean in English?
- "Konkurs" means bankruptcy or insolvency. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Konkurs"?
- "Konkurs" is pronounced /kɔŋˈkʊʁs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Konkurs" der, die, or das?
- "Konkurs" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Konkurs"?
- The plural of "Konkurs" is "Konkurse".
- What part of speech is "Konkurs"?
- "Konkurs" is a noun in German.
