ökonomisch
economic
Relating to the economy or national economy.
EXAMPLE
Die Regierung diskutiert neue ökonomische Reformen.
The government is discussing new economic reforms.
ökonomisch
economic / economical
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Meanings
ökonomisch
economical
Frugal and efficient in the use of resources such as money, time, or material.
EXAMPLE
Ein kleines Auto ist oft die ökonomischere Wahl für den Stadtverkehr.
A small car is often the more economical choice for city traffic.
Usage tips
Word family
The adjective 'ökonomisch' is derived from the noun 'die Ökonomie' (economy). It describes things that have to do with the economy or with economical action.
EXAMPLE
Die ökonomische Lage des Landes hat sich verbessert.
The country's economic situation has improved.
Context clue
To recognize the meaning, pay attention to the context. In connection with politics or academia, 'ökonomisch' usually means 'relating to the economy'. When it is about the use of resources such as money or time, it means 'sparsam' (economical/frugal).
EXAMPLE
Die ökonomische Analyse der Regierung war sehr detailliert.
The government's economic analysis was very detailed.
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The word 'ökonomisch' is often used in formal, technical, or written contexts, for example in the news, in academia, or in business reports.
EXAMPLE
Der Bericht liefert eine detaillierte ökonomische Bewertung des Projekts.
The report provides a detailed economic assessment of the project.
Typical collocations
In the meaning of 'die Wirtschaft betreffend' (relating to the economy), 'ökonomisch' is often combined with abstract nouns. Typical examples are 'ökonomisches Wachstum' (economic growth), 'ökonomische Interessen' (economic interests), or 'ökonomische Bildung' (economic education).
EXAMPLE
Viele Länder stehen unter starkem ökonomischem Druck.
Many countries are under strong economic pressure.
Typical collocations
In the meaning of 'sparsam' (economical/frugal), 'ökonomisch' often describes an action or decision. Common combinations are 'ökonomisch handeln' (to act economically), 'ökonomisch denken' (to think economically), or an 'ökonomische Lösung' (economical solution).
EXAMPLE
Wir müssen versuchen, mit den vorhandenen Mitteln möglichst ökonomisch zu haushalten.
We have to try to manage the available resources as economically as possible.
Compare with
ökonomisch vs wirtschaftlich
economic / economical
Both words can express the economical and efficient use of resources. Wirtschaftlich tends to emphasize low costs or profitability, while ökonomisch tends to emphasize the economical use of money, time, or materials. In many sentences, both are possible, but the typical collocation determines which one is more appropriate.
ökonomisch
Die neue Maschine arbeitet ökonomisch, weil sie nur wenig Energie verbraucht.
The new machine operates economically because it uses very little energy.
wirtschaftlich
Die neue Maschine ist wirtschaftlich, weil sie die Produktionskosten deutlich senkt.
The new machine is economical because it significantly reduces production costs.
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