die Rezession
Translation
recession
Examples
Das Land befindet sich in einer Rezession.
The country is in a recession.
Die Rezession führte zu hoher Arbeitslosigkeit.
The recession led to high unemployment.
Grammar Patterns
to be in a recession to be in a recession The economy is in a deep recession.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Konjunkturrückgang (economic downturn), Abschwung (downturn)
Etymology
From Latin 'recessio' (a going back), from 're-' (back) and 'cedere' (to go). It's a cognate of the English word 'recession'.
Memory Tips
It looks and means almost exactly the same as the English 'recession'. Think of the economy 'receding' or going back.