German word

Finanzkrise

Pronunciation

IPA/fɪˈnant͡sˌkʁiːzə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfinancial crisis

Example

Die Finanzkrise begann im Jahr 2008.

The financial crisis began in 2008.

Illustration for Finanzkrise (financial crisis)

More examples

Die Auswirkungen der Finanzkrise sind in vielen Ländern noch spürbar.

The effects of the financial crisis are still felt in many countries.

Core concept

A shock runs through banks and markets, eroding trust and restricting lending, trading, and available cash.

Common phrases

  • Auswirkungen der Finanzkrise

    effects of the financial crisis

  • eine erneute Finanzkrise verhindern

    prevent another financial crisis

  • Hilfe während der Finanzkrise

    assistance during the financial crisis

Similar words

Wirtschaftskrise: A sharp nationwide downturn marked by falling demand and rising unemployment.
Schuldenkrise: A breakdown in government or business debt repayment and access to funding.
Finanzmarktkrise: A phase of heavy selling, plunging prices, and disrupted financial-market trading.
Kreditklemme: A shortage of bank lending that makes loans difficult for businesses and individuals.

Definition in German

Finanzkrise ist ein Zustand, in dem das Vertrauen in das Finanzsystem stark erschüttert ist und Kreditvergabe, Kurse oder Liquidität nachhaltig gestört werden.

Word origin

Finanzkrise combines German Finanz, borrowed through French from Latin financia, with Krise, from Greek krisis.

Usage tips

  • Finanzkrise is feminine: die Finanzkrise, der Finanzkrise, and the plural die Finanzkrisen.

Opposites

  • Erholungsphaserecovery phasenoun

Related words

  • Finanzsystemfinancial systemnoun
  • finanzpolitischfiscal-policy-relatedadjective

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