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boomen
to boom
To experience a strong economic upswing; to develop very quickly and successfully.
example
Seit der Einführung des neuen Produkts boomt das Geschäft.
Since the launch of the new product, business has been booming.
boomen
to boom
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Origin of the word
The verb 'boomen' (to boom) is a loanword from English ('to boom'). In German, it has become a common expression for rapid economic growth.
EXAMPLE
Die Baubranche boomt dank der niedrigen Zinsen.
The construction industry is booming thanks to low interest rates.
Sentence structure
'Boomen' (to boom) is used intransitively. This means it stands without an accusative object. The subject of the sentence is always the thing experiencing the upswing.
EXAMPLE
Der Online-Handel boomt seit Jahren.
Online retail has been booming for years.
Typical subjects
Typically, it is economic sectors that 'boomen' (boom). Common subjects are 'die Wirtschaft' (the economy), 'der Markt' (the market), 'eine Branche' (an industry/sector), 'der Tourismus' (tourism), or 'das Geschäft' (business).
EXAMPLE
In dieser Region boomt der Tourismus im Sommer.
Tourism booms in this region in the summer.
Compare with
boomen vs wachsen
to grow / to wax
'wachsen' and 'boomen' can both express that something is becoming more or larger. 'wachsen' is the general word and works for numbers, quantities, importance, or even living things. 'boomen' is used mainly when a sector develops very quickly and very successfully, especially in business, trade, or trends. Learners may confuse the words because both describe an increase. But 'boomen' is stronger and more positive: not every case of growth is automatically a boom.
boomen
Wegen der vielen neuen Kunden boomt der Online-Handel in dieser Stadt.
Because of all the new customers, online retail is booming in this city.
wachsen
Die Zahl der Mitglieder im Sportverein wächst seit dem Sommer.
The number of members in the sports club has been growing since the summer.
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