der Sparzwang
Translation
austerity, compulsion to save, financial constraints
Examples
Die Firma steht unter großem Sparzwang.
The company is under great pressure to save money.
Der Sparzwang führt zu Kürzungen.
The austerity leads to cuts.
Grammar Patterns
((unter et3 stehen)) to be under pressure to save Die Firma steht unter Sparzwang.
Similar Words
Synonyms: austerity, thriftiness; Antonyms: extravagance (die Verschwendung)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'sparen' (to save) and 'der Zwang' (compulsion, force).
Memory Tips
Imagine being 'forced' (Zwang) to 'save' (sparen). This is the essence of 'Sparzwang'.