No. 11,044 in German
schuldenfalle
"Schuldenfalle" means "debt trap," a situation in which someone is unable to escape ongoing or increasing debt.
In a sentence
Die Schuldenfalle kann zu langfristigen finanziellen Problemen führen.
The debt trap can lead to long-term financial problems.
Here, 'Schuldenfalle' is used as a subject indicating a metaphorical situation or condition involving debt.
Er versucht, aus der Schuldenfalle zu entkommen, indem er seine Ausgaben reduziert.
He tries to escape the debt trap by reducing his expenses.
Here, 'Schuldenfalle' is used within a prepositional phrase describing a state or predicament the individual faces.
Wenn man nicht vorsichtig mit Krediten umgeht, kann man leicht in eine Schuldenfalle geraten.
If one is not careful with loans, one can easily fall into a debt trap.
Here, 'Schuldenfalle' is used to signify a potential consequence, emphasizing caution with financial decisions.
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