Die Inflation
Example: Die Inflation beeinflusst die Preise für viele Konsumgüter stark.
Definition
"Inflation" refers to the general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money over time. It affects the cost of goods and services, often leading to higher expenses for consumers and changes in economic conditions.
Etymology
The word "Inflation" comes from the Latin 'inflare,' meaning 'to blow into' or 'inflate.' It originally described the act of blowing air into something, but over time, it came to refer to the economic concept of 'expanding' prices and money supply. Did you know? The term began to be widely used in economics during the 19th century to describe rising prices.
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"Die Inflation" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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