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die Tendenz
trend
A general direction of development or trend in which something is changing.
example
Es gibt eine klare Tendenz zu nachhaltigeren Produkten.
There is a clear trend toward more sustainable products.
die Tendenz
tendency / trend
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Meanings
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Usage tips
Word ending as a signal
The ending '-enz' is a strong signal for feminine nouns, which often come from Latin. If you see a word ending in '-enz', the article is very likely 'die'.
EXAMPLE
Die Tendenz ist eindeutig: Immer mehr Menschen kaufen online ein.
The trend is clear: more and more people are shopping online.
Sentence structure and usage
'Tendenz' (tendency/trend) is very often used in two patterns: with the preposition 'zu' + noun in the dative, or with an infinitive construction ', ... zu' + verb.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe eine Tendenz zu schnellem Sprechen.
I have a tendency toward speaking quickly.
Typical collocations
In the context of trends, 'Tendenz' (trend/tendency) is often combined with the verbs 'haben' (to have), 'zeigen' (to show), or 'aufweisen' (to exhibit). Adjectives like 'steigend' (rising), 'fallend' (falling), or 'deutlich' (clear) describe the type of development.
EXAMPLE
Die neuesten Zahlen zeigen eine fallende Tendenz bei den Arbeitslosen.
The latest figures show a falling trend in unemployment.
Fixed expression
In reports or the news, the short phrase 'Tendenz steigend' (trend rising) or 'Tendenz fallend' (trend falling) is often used. It usually appears at the end of a sentence to summarize a development.
EXAMPLE
Die Preise für Immobilien sind hoch, Tendenz weiter steigend.
Real estate prices are high, with a further upward trend.
Compare with
Tendenz vs Richtung
direction
'die Richtung' and 'die Tendenz' can both show where something is developing. 'die Richtung' is broader and can also mean a concrete path or a general intellectual or political line. 'die Tendenz' is used more when you recognize a trend, development, or inclination that is not yet completely fixed. The words are easy to confuse because, with developments, you can often speak of either a 'Richtung' or a 'Tendenz'. 'Tendenz' sounds more natural when you infer a development from observations; 'Richtung' fits better when the line or goal is clearer.
Tendenz
Bei den Preisen gibt es seit Wochen eine Tendenz nach oben.
Prices have been showing an upward trend for weeks.
Richtung
Die neue Idee geht in die richtige Richtung, aber sie ist noch nicht fertig.
The new idea is going in the right direction, but it is not finished yet.
In real life
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