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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.
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The meaning 'Haushaltsführung' (household management) is rather rare today and is considered outdated.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.
market
'die Wirtschaft' and 'der Markt' both belong to language about money, goods, and services. 'die Wirtschaft' refers to the big picture: production, work, trade, and consumption in a country or region. 'der Markt' is more about the exchange between suppliers and buyers, or a specific area, for example 'der Wohnungsmarkt' (the housing market). Learners may confuse the words because both appear in news and conversations about prices, companies, and work. As a guide: 'Wirtschaft' fits when you are talking about the whole system. 'Markt' fits when supply, demand, or a specific industry is meant.
Die Wirtschaft erholt sich langsam nach der Krise.
The economy is slowly recovering after the crisis.
Auf dem Markt für Wohnungen steigen die Preise weiter.
Prices continue to rise on the housing market.