This is the 3710th most frequent Dutch word.
staatsschuld
"Staatsschuld" means "national debt" or "government debt" in English.
Here, 'staatsschuld' is used as the subject affected by actions aiming at reduction.
Het verminderen van de staatsschuld vereist lange-termijndenken.
Reducing the national debt requires long-term thinking.
Here, 'staatsschuld' is used as a noun to refer to the concept of the national debt.
De staatsschuld van Nederland is vorig jaar toegenomen.
The national debt of the Netherlands increased last year.
In this sentence, 'staatsschuld' is the topic of the discussion, highlighting its relevance in decision-making.