A development in which values, prices, or other indicators rise over a certain period of time. The term is often used in economic or statistical contexts.
example
Der Aktienmarkt zeigt seit Wochen einen klaren Aufwärtstrend.
The stock market has been showing a clear upward trend for weeks.
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Word composition
This word is made up of 'aufwärts' (upwards) and 'Trend' (trend). The 's' in the middle is a linking s, which connects the two parts of the word. So the meaning is literally a development that goes upward.
EXAMPLE
Die Wirtschaft verzeichnet einen leichten Aufwärtstrend.
The economy is recording a slight upward trend.
Typical collocations
Common verbs with this noun are 'einen Aufwärtstrend zeigen' (to show an upward trend), 'einen Aufwärtstrend verzeichnen' (to record an upward trend), or 'sich in einem Aufwärtstrend befinden' (to be in an upward trend). Typical adjectives are 'klar' (clear), 'deutlich' (marked), 'stabil' (stable), or 'leicht' (slight).
EXAMPLE
Die Verkaufszahlen zeigen einen deutlichen Aufwärtstrend.
The sales figures show a marked upward trend.
Typical context
The term 'Aufwärtstrend' (upward trend) is very often used in the fields of business, finance, and the stock market. There, it describes the positive development of stock prices, economic data, or company profits.
EXAMPLE
Experten erwarten für das nächste Quartal einen anhaltenden Aufwärtstrend.
Experts expect a continuing upward trend for the next quarter.
Compare with
near_synonym · confusable
Aufwärtstrend vs Wachstum
growth
'das Wachstum' and 'der Aufwärtstrend' both have to do with a positive upward development. 'Wachstum' describes the increase itself, for example more revenue, more production, or a larger company. 'Aufwärtstrend' describes the direction over time: the numbers are rising again or continuing to rise. They can be confused because both sound positive and have to do with rising values. If you mean the result or the increase, 'Wachstum' fits. If you mean the development of a curve or numbers, 'Aufwärtstrend' fits better.
Aufwärtstrend
Seit März zeigt sich bei den Verkaufszahlen ein klarer Aufwärtstrend.
Since March, the sales figures have shown a clear upward trend.
Wachstum
Die neuen Produkte sorgen für ein deutliches Wachstum beim Umsatz.
The new products are leading to significant growth in revenue.