die Wirtschaftslage, -n
economic situation
So geht es der Wirtschaft in einem Land oder in einer Gegend zu einer bestimmten Zeit.
Definition & meaning
Wirtschaftslage means the economic situation or state of the economy. It describes how well or poorly an economy is performing at a particular time, often with reference to a country or region. It can also describe the economic circumstances of a particular industry or business.
Grammar & word origin
Wirtschaftslage is a feminine noun: die Wirtschaftslage. Its plural is die Wirtschaftslagen.
It is a compound of Wirtschaft (“economy” or “business”) and Lage (“situation” or “state”).
Synonyms & antonyms
- Wirtschaftssituation — “economic situation”; very close in meaning and often interchangeable.
- Konjunkturlage — “business-cycle situation”; more specifically focuses on economic trends and activity.
- Wirtschaftsklima — “economic climate”; often refers to the general mood or outlook among businesses and investors.
There is no exact antonym, since Wirtschaftslage is neutral and can describe either favorable or unfavorable conditions. Depending on context, contrasts include:
- Wirtschaftskrise — “economic crisis,” a distinctly severe downturn.
- wirtschaftlicher Aufschwung — “economic upswing,” a period of improving economic activity rather than simply a favorable overall situation.
Common phrases & collocations
- eine gute Wirtschaftslage — a good economic situation
- eine schwierige Wirtschaftslage — a difficult economic situation
- eine angespannte Wirtschaftslage — a tense or strained economic situation
- sich die Wirtschaftslage verbessert — the economic situation improves
- sich die Wirtschaftslage verschlechtert — the economic situation worsens
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Examples
Die Wirtschaftslage in meinem Heimatland ist hervorragend.noun
The economic situation in my home country is excellent.
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