der Konsum
Translation
consumption, spending
Examples
Der Konsum von Zucker ist ungesund.
The consumption of sugar is unhealthy.
Der private Konsum ist gestiegen.
Private consumption has increased.
Grammar Patterns
the consumption of ((sth.)) The consumption of alcohol is harmful.
Similar Words
Synonym: Verbrauch (consumption); Antonym: Produktion (production)
Etymology
From Latin 'consumere' (to use up, to waste). Directly related to the English word 'consumption'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'consume'. The German word is just the core of the English one. Remember it's a masculine noun: 'der Konsum'.