German word

Expansion

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛkspanˈzi̯oːn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounexpansion

Example

Die Expansion unseres Cafés hat viele neue Kunden gebracht.

The expansion of our café has brought in many new customers.

Illustration for Expansion (expansion)

More examples

Die internationale Expansion verlangt Anpassung an lokale Märkte.

The international expansion requires adaptation to local markets.

Core concept

Something grows by pushing its edge farther out, whether the edge is physical, numerical, or commercial.

Common phrases

  • Expansion der Produktion

    expansion of production

  • internationale Expansion

    international expansion

Similar words

Erschließung: Development that makes unused land, regions, or resources available for use.
Erweiterung: An increase created by adding new parts to something existing.
Ausdehnung: An increase in physical size, area, or range.
Wachstum: A gradual increase in amount or scale over time.

Definition in German

Expansion bezeichnet das Ausdehnen in räumlicher oder quantitativer Hinsicht, also das Größerwerden oder Eindringen in neue Gebiete.

Word origin

The German noun Expansion is a borrowing from Latin expansio, the noun formed from expandere 'to spread out'.

Usage tips

  • In business German, Expansion often sounds more formal and strategic than simple growth and commonly refers to entering additional markets.

Other meanings

  • extensionnoun
  • enlargementnoun
  • growthnoun

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