der Volkswirt
Translation
economist, political economist
Examples
Ein Volkswirt analysiert die wirtschaftliche Lage.
An economist analyzes the economic situation.
Sie möchte als Volkswirtin in einer Bank arbeiten.
She wants to work as an economist in a bank.
Grammar Patterns
to work ((as a Nom.)) (to work as a ...) She works as an economist for a large company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ökonom
Etymology
From 'Volk' (people, nation) + 'Wirt' (manager, host). Literally a 'manager of the people's economy'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Wirt' (host/manager) of the 'Volk's' (people's) economy.