die Konsumausgaben
Translation
consumer spending, consumption expenditure
Examples
Die Konsumausgaben sind im letzten Quartal gestiegen.
Consumer spending increased in the last quarter.
Die Regierung will die privaten Konsumausgaben ankurbeln.
The government wants to boost private consumer spending.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) The consumer spending of private households has increased.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verbraucherausgaben (consumer spending)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Konsum' (consumption) and 'Ausgaben' (expenditures, spending).
Memory Tips
Think of 'consume' + 'out-giving' (Aus-gaben). It's the money you 'give out' for consumption.