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boom
A phase of strong economic growth and high demand in a particular sector or in the economy as a whole. A synonym for an economic upswing.
In den 90er Jahren erlebte die IT-Branche einen riesigen Boom.
In the 1990s, the IT industry experienced a huge boom.
boom
A sudden increase in the popularity of or interest in something specific.
Der aktuelle Boom bei vegetarischen Produkten hält weiter an.
The current boom in vegetarian products is continuing.
The word 'Boom' (boom) is a loanword from English. It is often used as the second part of a compound noun to show exactly what is becoming popular or growing.
Der Immobilienboom in den Großstädten führt zu steigenden Mieten.
The real estate boom in big cities is leading to rising rents.
In an economic context, 'Boom' (boom) is often combined with the verbs 'erleben' (to experience) or 'auslösen' (to trigger). You say that an industry or a country 'einen Boom erlebt' (is experiencing a boom).
Die Digitalisierung hat in vielen Bereichen einen Boom ausgelöst.
Digitalization has triggered a boom in many areas.
When talking about the rising popularity of something, the preposition 'bei' is often used to name the product or topic affected.
Es gibt zurzeit einen Boom bei E-Bikes.
There is currently a boom in e-bikes.
explosion
Explosion refers to a sudden, very sharp increase over a short period. Boom describes a longer-lasting phase of strong economic growth and high demand. Therefore, Explosion is suitable for an abrupt increase, while Boom is more appropriate for positive economic development over a longer period.
Der langjährige Boom der Nachfrage sorgt für volle Auftragsbücher in der Baubranche.
The long-running boom in demand is filling the construction industry's order books.
Die plötzliche Explosion der Nachfrage innerhalb weniger Tage überraschte die Baubranche.
The sudden explosion in demand within just a few days took the construction industry by surprise.
