De economische crisis
Example: De economische crisis van 2008 had grote gevolgen voor veel landen.
Definition
"De economische crisis" refers to a severe period of economic downturn characterized by widespread financial instability, high unemployment, and reduced economic activity. It often affects multiple countries and results in significant social and economic consequences, such as the 2008 economic crisis.
Etymology
The phrase "de economische crisis" comes from Dutch, where "economische" relates to the economy and "crisis" derives from the Greek word 'krisis,' meaning decision or turning point. Did you know? The term 'crisis' originally described a moment of judgment or change, fitting for times of severe economic disruption.
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"De economische crisis" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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