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
die Tendenz
tendency
A personal inclination or tendency to think or act in a certain way.
EXAMPLE
Er hat eine Tendenz, bei Stress schnell ungeduldig zu werden.
He has a tendency to become impatient quickly when under stress.
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
Richtung refers to the course a development is intended to take or is actually taking. Tendenz refers more to a trend that can be identified from observations. Richtung is appropriate for a planned course; Tendenz is appropriate for a recognizable pattern in data or events.
Tendenz
Die aktuellen Verkaufszahlen zeigen eine positive Tendenz für die weitere Entwicklung des Unternehmens.
The latest sales figures show a positive trend for the company's future development.
Richtung
Die neue Strategie gibt die Richtung für die weitere Entwicklung des Unternehmens vor.
The new strategy sets the direction for the company's future development.
In real life
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