English–German

“privatization” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁivatiˈziːʁʊŋ/

Example

In den 1990er Jahren gab es viele Privatisierungen.

There were many privatizations in the 1990s.

Illustration for Privatisierung (privatization)

How to say “privatization” in German

“Privatization” in German is Privatisierung.

A state-run service moves into a privately owned or privately managed arrangement.

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

Example sentences with Privatisierung

Viele kritisieren die Privatisierung öffentlicher Dienstleistungen wegen steigender Preise.

Many criticize the privatization of public services because of rising prices.

Tips for using Privatisierung

  • The related verb privatisieren takes the thing privatized as an accusative object, as in 'Der Staat privatisiert den Betrieb.'

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