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gutschreiben

to credit (to an account)

verb GOOT-shry-ben Rare

Usage Note

gutschreiben is the opposite of belasten: it means to credit a sum to an account. Der Betrag wird Ihrem Konto gutgeschrieben is standard phrasing in German bank communications.

Examples

"Die Erstattung wird in drei Werktagen gutgeschrieben."

Natural Translation

The refund will be credited within three working days.

Literal Translation

The reimbursement will in three working-days credited.

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