stagnation
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stagnation
A state of standstill in which there is no further development, growth, or change. The term is often used in an economic context to describe a phase without significant growth.
Nach Jahren des Booms erlebte die Wirtschaft eine Phase der Stagnation.
After years of boom, the economy experienced a phase of stagnation.
stagnation
A state of personal or intellectual standstill in which a person does not develop further or learn new skills.
Er empfand seinen Job als reine Stagnation und suchte nach einer neuen Herausforderung.
He felt his job was pure stagnation and looked for a new challenge.
'Stagnation' (stagnation) belongs to the word family of the verb 'stagnieren' (to stagnate, to stand still, to make no progress). The ending '-ation' is typical of nouns that describe a process or state.
Die Verkaufszahlen stagnieren seit mehreren Monaten.
Sales figures have been stagnating for several months.
The word 'Stagnation' (stagnation) is mainly used in written language, in specialist texts particularly economics, and in formal conversations. It sounds educated and precise.
Der Bericht des Ministers warnte vor einer wirtschaftlichen Stagnation.
The minister's report warned of economic stagnation.
You can tell from the context whether the economic or personal meaning is intended. Words like 'Wirtschaft' (economy), 'Wachstum' (growth), or 'Markt' (market) point to the first meaning. Terms like 'persönlich' (personal), 'beruflich' (professional), or 'Gefühl' (feeling) point to the second meaning.
Die politische Situation führte zu einer Stagnation wichtiger Reformen.
The political situation led to a stagnation of important reforms.
In an economic context, people often speak of a 'Phase der Stagnation' (phase of stagnation) or 'wirtschaftliche Stagnation' (economic stagnation). Verbs that frequently occur are 'überwinden' (to overcome), 'verhindern' (to prevent), or 'in eine Stagnation geraten' (to fall into stagnation).
Die Regierung versucht, die Stagnation auf dem Arbeitsmarkt zu überwinden.
The government is trying to overcome the stagnation in the labor market.
standstill
Stillstand and Stagnation can both describe a lack of progress. Stillstand emphasizes that development or activity has come to a complete halt, while Stagnation usually refers to a prolonged period without significant development, especially in the economy. For a prolonged period of weak development, Stagnation is therefore often the better choice.
Bei sehr geringem Wachstum herrschte in der Region über Jahre wirtschaftliche Stagnation.
With very little growth, the region experienced economic stagnation for years.
Nach dem schweren Erdbeben kam die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung der Region zum Stillstand.
After the severe earthquake, the region's economic development came to a standstill.
