German word

Preiserhöhung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpʁaɪ̯sɛɐ̯ˌhøːʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounprice increase

Example

Die Preiserhöhung beginnt nächsten Monat.

The price increase begins next month.

Illustration for Preiserhöhung (price increase)

More examples

Viele Kunden protestieren gegen die Preiserhöhung.

Many customers are protesting against the price increase.

Core concept

A checkout label or service bill shows a higher amount than before.

Common phrases

  • eine Preiserhöhung ankündigen

    announce a price increase

  • eine Preiserhöhung durchführen

    implement a price increase

  • aufgrund einer Preiserhöhung

    due to a price increase

Similar words

Preissteigerung: A broad rise in prices that develops over time.
Preisaufschlag: An added charge on top of the original price.
Inflation: A continuing rise in prices as money loses value.
Anhebung: A formally ordered increase in a price, rate, or standard.

Definition in German

Ein Vorgang, bei dem der geforderte Preis für Waren oder Leistungen steigt.

Word origin

Preiserhöhung combines Preis, meaning price, with Erhöhung, meaning an increase or raising, so the compound denotes a price increase.

Usage tips

  • Preiserhöhung is feminine, with the plural Preiserhöhungen, and percentage changes commonly follow um, as in um fünf Prozent.

Other meanings

  • price hikenoun

Opposites

  • Preissenkungprice reductionnoun
  • Preisrückgangprice declinenoun

Related words

  • Preiserhöhungsklauselprice increase clausenoun
  • Preiserhöhungswellewave of price increasesnoun
  • preiserhöhendprice-increasingadjective

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