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emerging country
A state that is traditionally counted among developing countries, but no longer shows their typical characteristics and is on the threshold of industrialization or of becoming an industrialized country.
Länder wie Brasilien, Indien oder Südafrika werden oft als Schwellenländer bezeichnet.
Countries such as Brazil, India, or South Africa are often referred to as emerging countries.
The word is made up of 'Schwelle' (threshold) and 'Land' (country). A 'Schwelle' is the lower part of a doorway. Figuratively speaking, a 'Schwellenland' (emerging country) is therefore a country standing on the threshold of becoming an industrialized country.
China hat sich von einem Schwellenland zu einer Wirtschaftsmacht entwickelt.
China has developed from an emerging country into an economic power.
This noun is often used with certain verbs to classify states. Typical formulations are 'zu den Schwellenländern zählen' (to be counted among the emerging countries), 'als Schwellenland gelten' (to be considered an emerging country), or 'der Aufstieg zum Schwellenland' (the rise to emerging-country status).
Mexiko gilt seit vielen Jahren als wichtiges Schwellenland.
Mexico has been considered an important emerging country for many years.
The term 'Schwellenland' (emerging country) comes from economics and political science. It is mainly used in news reports, specialist articles, and discussions about global development.
In der Vorlesung über globale Wirtschaft haben wir die Rolle der Schwellenländer diskutiert.
In the lecture on the global economy, we discussed the role of emerging countries.
developing country
'Entwicklungsland' and 'Schwellenland' both describe countries that are not at the level of traditional industrialized countries economically and industrially. The difference lies in the level of development. An 'Entwicklungsland' still has many typical problems, such as a weak economy, little industry, or poor social conditions. A 'Schwellenland' is already further along and is closer to being an industrialized country. Learners may confuse the words because emerging countries were often previously counted among developing countries. As a practical distinction: 'Entwicklungsland' sounds more general and less developed, while 'Schwellenland' emphasizes the transition upward.
Brasilien wird oft als Schwellenland bezeichnet, weil seine Wirtschaft stark gewachsen ist.
Brazil is often referred to as an emerging country because its economy has grown strongly.
Viele Hilfsprojekte unterstützen Schulen und Krankenhäuser in einem Entwicklungsland.
Many aid projects support schools and hospitals in a developing country.