01
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
Checking...
Loading your saved state.
Meanings
01 / 02
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 Aufschwung
upswing / upturn
'Aufschwung' and 'Konjunktur' both belong to the language of economics. 'Konjunktur' generally means the economic climate and how it is developing: it can be good, bad, strong, or weak. In some contexts, 'Konjunktur' also means a good phase, so it is similar to an upturn. 'Aufschwung', however, is more clearly positive and directly describes an upward movement. Learners may confuse the words because both appear when the economy is doing well. If you only want to say that the economy is improving, 'Aufschwung' is more precise. If you are talking about the general economic climate, 'Konjunktur' fits better.
Konjunktur
Die Firma stellt weniger Leute ein, weil die Konjunktur im Moment unsicher ist.
The company is hiring fewer people because the economic climate is uncertain at the moment.
Aufschwung
Nach der Krise brachte der Aufschwung vielen Betrieben neue Kunden.
After the crisis, the upturn brought many businesses new customers.
In real life
Loading video examples...