die Inflation
Translation
inflation
Examples
Die Inflation ist derzeit sehr hoch.
Inflation is very high at the moment.
Die Zentralbank will die Inflation bekämpfen.
The central bank wants to fight inflation.
Grammar Patterns
to fight inflation The government is trying to fight inflation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Teuerung (price increase), Geldentwertung (currency devaluation); Antonym: Deflation
Etymology
From Latin 'inflatio' (a blowing up, puffing up). Can be broken down into 'in-' (into) + 'flare' (to blow).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'inflation'. Think of prices being 'inflated' like a balloon.