die Geburtenrate
Translation
birth rate
Examples
Die Geburtenrate in diesem Land ist niedrig.
The birth rate in this country is low.
Die Regierung will die Geburtenrate erhöhen.
The government wants to increase the birth rate.
Grammar Patterns
the birth rate + sinks/rises The birth rate has been sinking for years.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Geburtenziffer, die Natalität; Antonyms: die Sterberate (death rate)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Geburt' (birth) + '-en-' (linking element) + 'Rate' (rate).
Memory Tips
Literally 'births-rate'. A very direct and logical compound word.