Usage Note
Schuldenabbau is the process of paying down accumulated debt — either public (government) or private. Often contrasted with Schuldenaufbau (debt build-up). Appears in discussions of state finances, corporate restructuring, and personal money management.
Examples
"Der Schuldenabbau des Konzerns dauerte länger als erwartet."
Natural Translation
The company's debt reduction took longer than expected.
Literal Translation
The debt-reduction of the group lasted longer than expected.
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