Wirtschaftsabschwung

German

Etymology

Wirtschaft (economy) +‎ s +‎ Abschwung (downturn/decline)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈvɪʁtʃaftsˌʔapʃvʁʊŋ]
  • Hyphenation: Wirt‧schafts‧ab‧schwung

Noun

Wirtschaftsabschwung m (strong, genitive Wirtschaftsabschwungs, plural Wirtschaftsabschwunge)

  1. (economics) economic downturn, recessionary trend (a period of slowing economic activity, often characterized by declining GDP growth and reduced consumer spending)
    Viele Ökonomen sehen im aktuellen Zinsanstieg den Beginn für einen globalen Wirtschaftsabschwung.
    Many economists see the current rise in interest rates as the beginning of a global economic downturn.
    Während eines Wirtschaftsabschwungs sinkt meist die Bereitschaft der Unternehmen, in neue Anlagen zu investieren.
    During an economic downturn, companies' willingness to invest in new equipment usually decreases.

Declension

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Coordinate terms

  • Kaufkraftschwund (loss of purchasing power)
  • Arbeitslosigkeit (unemployment; which often rises during a downturn)
  • Deflation (deflation; a potential risk during a severe downturn)
  • Baisse (bear market)

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