säumig
tardy, delinquent (in payment)
English translations
- 01
negligent
- 02
dilatory
- 03
remiss
Word details
- German meaning
- Verzögert oder verspätet; eine Pflicht nicht rechtzeitig erfüllend.
- English meaning
- Delinquent
- Synonym
- verspätet, nachlässig
- German example
- Der säumige Zahler erhielt eine Mahnung.
- English example
- The delinquent payer received a reminder.
- Comparative
- säumigerSuperlative: am säumigsten
Related words
- pflichtvergessen
Neglectful of duty, remiss
- Versäumerin
A defaulter is a person who has missed a deadline or appointment.
- Versäumer
Delinquent
Example sentences with “säumig”
Der säumige Zahler erhielt eine Mahnung. (The delinquent payer received a reminder.)
Frequently asked questions
When is säumig used?
It is formal and used primarily in legal or financial contexts for someone who is late with a payment or obligation.