das Bruttoinlandsprodukt
Translation
gross domestic product, GDP
Examples
Das Bruttoinlandsprodukt ist im letzten Quartal gewachsen.
The gross domestic product grew in the last quarter.
Man misst die Wirtschaftskraft am Bruttoinlandsprodukt.
Economic strength is measured by the gross domestic product.
Grammar Patterns
the gross domestic product rises/falls/grows The gross domestic product is growing by two percent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wirtschaftsleistung (economic output); Antonym: Nettoinlandsprodukt
Etymology
A compound of 'Brutto' (gross), 'Inland' (inland/domestic), and 'Produkt' (product).
Memory Tips
Remember the German abbreviation is BIP, similar to GDP in English. 'Brutto' = gross, 'Inland' = domestic, 'Produkt' = product.