die Preiserhöhung
Translation
price increase, price hike, price rise
Examples
Die Firma kündigte eine Preiserhöhung an.
The company announced a price increase.
Die Preiserhöhung beträgt fünf Prozent.
The price increase is five percent.
Grammar Patterns
a price increase ((of sth.)) a price increase of sth. The price increase of fuel is a problem.
a price increase ((by amount)) a price increase by a certain amount There was a price increase of 10 cents.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Preissteigerung, Teuerung; Antonyms: Preissenkung, Preisnachlass
Etymology
Composed of 'Preis' (price) and 'Erhöhung' (increase, raising).
Memory Tips
Think of 'price' and 'heightening' (from 'hoch' - high) combined to mean a price increase.