German word

Boom

Pronunciation

IPA/buːm/

Meaning

  • masculine nountrend

Example

Der Retro-Stil ist ein Boom in der Modewelt.

Retro style is a trend in the fashion world.

Illustration for Boom (trend)

More examples

Der Immobilienboom treibt die Preise in vielen Städten nach oben.

The real estate boom is driving up prices in many cities.

Core concept

A field suddenly filling with activity as interest and demand rise.

Common phrases

  • Immobilienboom

    real estate boom

  • Tourismusboom

    tourism boom

  • Wirtschaftsboom

    economic boom

Similar words

Trend: A continuing pattern of popularity in society or culture.
Hype: A brief wave of attention accompanied by exaggerated expectations.
Popularität: The extent to which the public supports or recognizes something.
Aufschwung: Increasing strength and activity in the economy or another area.

Definition in German

Plötzlicher, starker Anstieg von Interesse, Nachfrage oder wirtschaftlicher Aktivität, oft in einem bestimmten Bereich.

Word origin

German borrowed Boom from English, where the sound word boom developed a figurative sense for rapid growth and rising demand.

Usage tips

  • Boom is masculine: der Boom, des Booms, with the plural die Booms.

Other meanings

  • boomnoun
  • surgenoun

Opposites

  • Abschwungdownturnnoun
  • Stagnationstagnationnoun

Related words

  • boomenboomverb
  • Boomzeitboom periodnoun
  • boomartigboom-likeadjective

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