English–German

“economic crisis” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvɪʁtʃaftsˌkʁiːzə/

Example

In einer Wirtschaftskrise steigen die Preise oft schnell.

In an economic crisis, prices often rise quickly.

Illustration for Wirtschaftskrise (economic crisis)

How to say “economic crisis” in German

“Economic crisis” in German is Wirtschaftskrise.

A national economic system losing momentum as businesses, consumers, and workers feel the effects together.

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

Example sentences with Wirtschaftskrise

Ein plötzlicher Konflikt kann eine Wirtschaftskrise auslösen.

A sudden conflict can trigger an economic crisis.

Tips for using Wirtschaftskrise

  • German uses Wirtschaftskrise for both an economic crisis and a financial crisis when the wider economy is affected, while Finanzkrise focuses more narrowly on finance.

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