German Conversation · Level 36
73 words
German word
ökonomisch
Pronunciation
IPA/økoˈnoːmɪʃ/
Meaning
- adjectiveeconomic
Example
Die ökonomische Entwicklung ist positiv.
Economic development is showing positive results.
More examples
Angesichts der Krise ist die ökonomische Lage besonders kritisch.
In view of the crisis, the economic situation is particularly critical.
Core concept
Limited resources flow through a system and are turned into useful results with little waste.
Common phrases
ökonomische Lage
economic situation
ökonomische Interessen
economic interests
ökonomische Konsequenzen
economic consequences
Similar words
wirtschaftlich: Connected with economic systems, company finances, or commercial viability.
sparsam: Involving careful use of money or materials without unnecessary waste.
effizient: Achieving equal or better results with less time, effort, or waste.
rentabel: Expected to generate sufficient profit compared with the investment.
Definition in German
Die wirtschaftliche Lage oder die ökonomische Effizienz betreffend
Word origin
Ökonomisch comes through Latin and other European languages from Greek oikonomikos, 'relating to household management', based on oikos 'house' and nomos 'rule'.
Usage tips
- Ökonomisch is common in formal, academic, and report language, while wirtschaftlich is often more natural for everyday discussion of economic conditions or commercial viability.