gold rush
der Goldrausch, die Goldräusche
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gold rush
A movement triggered by the discovery of gold, in which very large numbers of people move to a particular area to search for gold and become rich.
Der Goldrausch lockte ab 1848 Hunderttausende nach Kalifornien.
The gold rush attracted hundreds of thousands of people to California from 1848 onward.
gold rush
Figuratively: great enthusiasm for a new opportunity to make a lot of money quickly, in which many people take part.
Die Aussicht auf hohe Gewinne mit Internetfirmen löste unter Anlegern einen regelrechten Goldrausch aus.
The prospect of high profits from internet companies triggered a veritable gold rush among investors.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Goldräusche |
| genitive | des Goldrausches |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | der Goldrausch | die Goldräusche |
| accusative | den Goldrausch | die Goldräusche |
| dative | dem Goldrausch | den Goldräuschen |
| genitive | des Goldrausches des Goldrauschs | der Goldräusche |
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'Goldrausch' (gold rush) is made up of 'Gold' (gold) and 'Rausch' (intoxication / frenzy). The component 'Rausch' conveys the image of such intense enthusiasm that people can easily act irrationally.
Im Goldrausch riskierten viele Menschen ihr gesamtes Vermögen.
During the gold rush, many people risked their entire fortunes.
Place names together with words such as 'Goldfund' (gold discovery) and 'Goldsucher' (gold prospector) point to the historical meaning. When the topic is stocks, real estate, or new technologies, the figurative meaning is usually intended.
Nach den ersten Goldfunden begann in der Region ein Goldrausch.
After the first gold discoveries, a gold rush began in the region.
Steigende Immobilienpreise führten zu einem Goldrausch unter Investoren.
Rising real estate prices led to a gold rush among investors.
A particular historical gold rush is often specified with 'in' followed by a place or with 'von' followed by a year. These details come directly after the noun.
Der Goldrausch in Alaska zog Menschen aus vielen Ländern an.
The gold rush in Alaska attracted people from many countries.
Der kalifornische Goldrausch von 1849 veränderte das Leben in der Region.
The Californian gold rush of 1849 changed life in the region.
Common collocations are 'einen Goldrausch auslösen' (to trigger a gold rush) and 'ein regelrechter Goldrausch' (a veritable gold rush). 'Regelrecht' emphasizes how strong and widespread the enthusiasm for the money-making opportunity is.
Der Boom der Kryptowährungen löste einen regelrechten Goldrausch aus.
The cryptocurrency boom triggered a veritable gold rush.
