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Geldentwertung
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German
Etymology
de :af Geld<t:money> Entwertung<t:devaluation/loss of value>
de Geld Entwertung money devaluation/loss of value
Pronunciation
de [ˈɡɛltʔɛntˌveːɐ̯tʊŋ]
de De-Geldentwertung.ogg <<Germany>> (<<Berlin>>)
de Geld ent wer tung
Noun
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de economics finance devaluation, depreciation of money a decrease in the value of a currency, leading to higher prices and reduced purchasing power
de In Zeiten galoppierender Geldentwertung flüchten viele Anleger in Sachwerte wie Gold oder Immobilien. In times of galloping monetary devaluation, many investors flee into tangible assets such as gold or real estate.
Declension
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Synonyms
de Inflation the general economic term
de Kaufkraftverlust the effect on the consumer
de Währungsverfall stronger term, often for external value
Antonyms
de Geldaufwertung appreciation of money
de Deflation general decline in price levels
Coordinate terms
de Hyperinflation extreme form of monetary collapse
de Sachwert tangible assets that retain value during devaluation
de Leitzins the tool used by central banks to control the value of money
de Binnenwert the value of money measured by domestic purchasing power
de Außenwert the value of money measured by exchange rates to other currencies
Related terms
de entwerten to devaluate/cancel
de Währungsreform a radical reset after massive devaluation