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' (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.
development
'die Entwicklung' and 'die Stagnation' are clear opposites. 'Entwicklung' means that something changes, grows, or makes progress. 'Stagnation' means that nothing, or almost nothing, is moving forward. This can refer to a company, an economy, a project, or even a personal skill. If you want to describe progress, 'Entwicklung' fits. If you mean standstill without any new movement, 'Stagnation' is more precise.
Nach mehreren schwachen Monaten spricht die Firma von einer Stagnation beim Umsatz.
After several weak months, the company is speaking of stagnation in sales.
Die Entwicklung der Patientin ist nach der Operation sehr gut.
The patient's development after the operation is very good.