Die Nachfrage nach Steuern
Example: Die Nachfrage nach Steuern auf Energie ist in diesem Jahr gestiegen.
Definition
"Die Nachfrage nach Steuern" refers to the demand or call for taxes, specifically in the context of energy in this case. It describes the extent to which taxes on energy are sought or required, as in the phrase indicating increased demand for such taxes this year.
Etymology
The phrase "die Nachfrage nach Steuern" is German, where "Nachfrage" means demand or inquiry, and "Steuern" means taxes. The term "Nachfrage" comes from "nach" (after) and "Frage" (question), originally implying asking or seeking something, which evolved to mean economic demand. "Steuern" derives from Old High German "stiuran," meaning to steer or control, hinting at the government's control through taxation.
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"Die Nachfrage nach Steuern" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the demand for taxes