Leistungsbilanz

current account (balance of payments)

noun LYS-toongs-bi-lants Rare

Usage Note

Leistungsbilanz is the broadest measure of a country's trade in goods, services, income, and transfers. A Leistungsbilanzüberschuss means more income flows in than out. Monitored by the Bundesbank and EU Commission.

Examples

"Die Leistungsbilanz zeigt einen anhaltenden Überschuss."

Natural Translation

The current account shows a persistent surplus.

Literal Translation

The current-account shows a continuing surplus.

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