Wachstum

growth

noun VAHKS-tum Less Common

Origin: from 'wachsen' (to grow) + '-tum'

Usage Note

Wachstum is the abstract noun for growth, equally at home in biology and economics, as in wirtschaftliches Wachstum ('economic growth'). It is normally uncountable, and the -tum suffix forces neuter gender, hence das Wachstum.

Examples

"Das Wachstum der Wirtschaft verlangsamt sich."

Natural Translation

The economy's growth is slowing down.

Literal Translation

The growth of-the economy slows itself.

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