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German Phrase

Wird die Kaution zurückgezahlt?

/vɪʁt diː ˈkaʊ̯t͡si̯oːn ˈt͡sʊʁʏkɡəˌtsaːlt/
Meaning"Will the deposit be refunded?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks whether the security deposit will be returned to the speaker, typically after a rental contract ends. It uses the passive voice to focus on the action (the refund) rather than who performs it.

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When to use

Use this question when you are moving out of an apartment, a hotel room, or any rented property and want to confirm the landlord’s or provider’s plan for returning your deposit.

✦Grammar Breakdown

WirddieKautionzurückgezahlt?

1

Wird (Hilfsverb)

‘Wird’ is the third‑person singular present form of ‘werden’ used to build the passive voice.

2

die (bestimmter Artikel)

‘die’ is the feminine nominative article, matching ‘Kaution’.

3

Kaution (Nomen, feminin)

‘Kaution’ means ‘security deposit’; it is a feminine noun, nominative case here.

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zurückgezahlt (Partizip II)

‘zurückgezahlt’ is the past participle of ‘zurückzahlen’ and is used with ‘werden’ to form the passive.

🗨In Conversation

A

Wird die Kaution zurückgezahlt?

Will the deposit be refunded?

Ja, wir überweisen sie Ihnen innerhalb von zwei Wochen.

Yes, we will transfer it to you within two weeks.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Wird die Kaution zurückgeben?

    ‘zurückgeben’ means ‘to give back’ a physical object, not to refund money.

  • Zahlt die Kaution zurück?

    This changes the voice to active and sounds like you are asking who will pay the deposit back.

  • Die Kaution wird zurückgezahlt.

    Missing the question mark and inversion makes it a statement, not a question.

↔Alternatives

  • Bekomme ich meine Kaution zurück?

    Do I get my deposit back?

  • Wird die Kaution zurückerstattet?

    Is the deposit being reimbursed?

  • Wie lange dauert die Rückzahlung der Kaution?

    How long does the deposit refund take?

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Cultural Tip

In Germany, landlords usually return the Kaution after the rental unit has been inspected for damages. The law expects the refund within a reasonable period, often 2–6 weeks. If deductions are made, the landlord must provide an itemised list of costs. Always keep the original rental contract and a written hand‑over protocol to avoid disputes.