Der Import
Example: Der Import von Waren aus Übersee hat die Preise erhöht.
Definition
"Der Import" refers to the act or process of bringing goods or services into one country from another, especially for sale. It specifically involves the transfer of products across borders, as in the phrase 'Der Import von Waren aus Übersee hat die Preise erhöht.'
Etymology
The word "der Import" comes from the Latin 'importare', meaning 'to bring in.' It entered the German language through French or English influence related to trade and commerce. Did you know? The term highlights the movement of goods inward, contrasting with 'Export' which means sending goods out.
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"Der Import" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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