emerging country
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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
An Entwicklungsland has a lower level of development than industrialized countries and is therefore the broader term. A Schwellenland is generally still counted among developing countries, but is already closer to becoming an industrialized country. Use Entwicklungsland in general, and Schwellenland when the emphasis is on its transitional status.
Das Schwellenland zieht viele Unternehmen an, weil seine Industrie schnell wächst.
The emerging country attracts many companies because its industry is growing rapidly.
Die internationale Hilfe soll das Entwicklungsland beim wirtschaftlichen und sozialen Aufbau unterstützen.
International aid is intended to support the developing country in its economic and social development.
