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“capitalism” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/kapitaˈlɪsmʊs/

Example

Viele Bücher erklären, wie der Kapitalismus funktioniert.

Many books explain how capitalism works.

Illustration for Kapitalismus (capitalism)

How to say “capitalism” in German

“Capitalism” in German is Kapitalismus.

Factories, companies, and funds are privately controlled while prices and production follow the pursuit of profit.

Full entry for Kapitalismus: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Kapitalismus

Viele Ökonomen diskutieren, ob Kapitalismus ohne staatliche Regulierung stabil bleiben kann.

Many economists are discussing whether capitalism can remain stable without government regulation.

Tips for using Kapitalismus

  • The masculine noun takes the article der, as in der Kapitalismus, and the common phrase im Kapitalismus uses the dative after im.

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