Also means
account overdraw
Usage Note
Überziehung occurs when a bank account goes below zero. Banks charge Überziehungszinsen (overdraft interest), which are typically much higher than normal lending rates. Das Konto überziehen (to overdraw the account) is the related verb phrase.
Examples
"Durch die unerwartete Rechnung kam es zu einer Überziehung des Kontos."
Natural Translation
The unexpected bill led to an overdraft on the account.
Literal Translation
Through the unexpected bill it came to an overdraft of the account.
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