Konjunktur
economic climate
The general economic situation and its development in a country or region.
EXAMPLE
Die aktuelle Konjunktur ist von Unsicherheit geprägt.
The current economic climate is marked by uncertainty.
die Konjunktur
economic climate / boom
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Meanings
Konjunktur
boom
A phase of economic upswing with increasing production, high demand, and falling unemployment; an economic boom.
EXAMPLE
Dank der guten Auftragslage hat die Baubranche gerade Hochkonjunktur.
Thanks to the strong order situation, the construction industry is currently booming.
Usage tips
Common compounds
'Konjunktur' (economic climate/boom) is a base word for many terms from economics. Important examples are 'Hochkonjunktur' (boom), 'Konjunkturflaute' (recession), or 'Konjunkturpaket' (measures to strengthen the economy, stimulus package).
EXAMPLE
Die Regierung hat ein neues Konjunkturpaket vorgestellt.
The government has presented a new stimulus package.
Use in context
Although 'Konjunktur' (economic climate/boom) is a technical term from economics, it is used very often in the news and in everyday conversations about politics and society.
EXAMPLE
Die Entwicklung der Konjunktur ist ein wichtiges Thema im Wahlkampf.
The development of the economic climate is an important issue in the election campaign.
Typical verbs
In connection with the general economic situation, the verbs 'die Konjunktur ankurbeln' (to stimulate the economy), 'stützen' (to support), or 'abkühlen' (to slow down/cool down) are often used.
EXAMPLE
Die niedrigen Zinsen sollen die Konjunktur ankurbeln.
The low interest rates are meant to stimulate the economy.
Figurative meaning
The expression 'etwas hat Konjunktur' or 'etwas hat Hochkonjunktur' is often used figuratively. It then means that something is currently very popular, fashionable, or in demand.
EXAMPLE
Bioprodukte haben seit Jahren Konjunktur.
Organic products have been in demand for years.
Compare with
Konjunktur vs Wirtschaft
economy / pub
Wirtschaft refers to the entire system of production, distribution, and consumption. Konjunktur, by contrast, refers to its current state and development. Wirtschaft is appropriate for general statements about the system; for a temporary upswing or downturn, Konjunktur is more precise.
Konjunktur
Die Konjunktur des Landes schwächt sich in diesem Quartal deutlich ab.
The country's economic climate is weakening significantly this quarter.
Wirtschaft
Die Wirtschaft des Landes leidet unter den hohen Energiekosten.
The country's economy is suffering from high energy costs.
In real life
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