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economy
The entire system of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in a country or region; the economy.
Die globale Wirtschaft steht vor großen Herausforderungen.
The global economy is facing major challenges.
pub / tavern
An establishment where you can buy and consume drinks and simple food; a pub or tavern.
Treffen wir uns heute Abend auf ein Bier in der Wirtschaft am Marktplatz?
Shall we meet for a beer this evening at the pub on the market square?
housekeeping
The management of a household, especially with regard to cooking, cleaning, and finances. Today often referred to as 'Hauswirtschaft' (home economics/housekeeping).
Auf dem großen Bauernhof war sie für die gesamte Wirtschaft zuständig.
On the large farm, she was responsible for the entire household management.
The word 'Wirtschaft' (economy/pub/housekeeping) is related to 'der Wirt' (host/innkeeper) and the verb 'wirtschaften' (to manage resources, to operate economically). The basic idea is the organized management of resources, whether in a country, an inn, or a household.
Gutes Wirtschaften ist die Grundlage für den Erfolg.
Good management is the basis for success.
Whether 'Wirtschaft' means the economy or a pub is revealed by the context. If it is about countries, growth, or global issues, it means the economy. If it is about eating out, drinking, or meeting friends, it means a pub or tavern.
Die deutsche Wirtschaft ist stark vom Export abhängig.
The German economy is heavily dependent on exports.
In the sense of 'Ökonomie' (economy), 'Wirtschaft' is often used with verbs like 'ankurbeln' (to stimulate), 'stärken' (to strengthen), or 'schwächen' (to weaken), and adjectives like 'global' (global), 'national' (national), or 'sozial' (social).
Die Regierung versucht, die Wirtschaft anzukurbeln.
The government is trying to stimulate the economy.
When 'Wirtschaft' means a pub or tavern, typical prepositions for places are used. You go 'in die Wirtschaft' (to the pub; accusative, movement) and sit 'in der Wirtschaft' (in the pub; dative, position).
Er geht jeden Freitag nach der Arbeit in die Wirtschaft.
He goes to the pub every Friday after work.
The meaning 'Haushaltsführung' (household management) is rather rare today and is considered outdated. You may still find it in historical or rural contexts. In modern usage, 'Hauswirtschaft' (home economics/housekeeping) is more common.
Früher war die Bäuerin für die ganze Wirtschaft auf dem Hof verantwortlich.
In the past, the farmer's wife was responsible for the whole household on the farm.
restaurant
Restaurant is the neutral term for an establishment where guests order food and drinks. Wirtschaft can also refer to such a place, but in this sense it is regional and colloquial and often means a simple pub or tavern. In general standard German, “Restaurant” is usually the appropriate term.
In Bayern essen wir heute in einer kleinen Wirtschaft mit einfachen regionalen Gerichten.
Today in Bavaria, we are eating at a small pub serving simple regional dishes.
In Berlin essen wir heute in einem kleinen Restaurant mit regionalen Gerichten.
Today in Berlin, we are eating at a small restaurant serving regional dishes.
