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Wachstum
German → American English
American English
growth
Zunahme der Größe, Menge oder Entwicklung eines Lebewesens, einer Sache oder einer Wirtschaft.
Das Wachstum der Wirtschaft hat sich in diesem Jahr verlangsamt.Wachstum is a common, fairly neutral noun for increase or development. Use it especially for economic, biological, or personal development contexts; in business, Wachstum often pairs with von, e.g. das Wachstum der Wirtschaft.
Frequently asked questions
What does Wachstum mean in English?
Wachstum means growth or increase in English.
Is Wachstum used for economic growth?
Yes. Wachstum is very common in economics, for example Wirtschaftswachstum means economic growth.
What is the verb form of Wachstum?
The related verb is wachsen, which means to grow.
Is Wachstum a countable noun in English translation?
Usually no. In English it is often translated as the uncountable noun growth.