die Weltwirtschaftskrise
Translation
world economic crisis, global economic crisis, the Great Depression
Examples
Die Weltwirtschaftskrise begann 1929.
The world economic crisis began in 1929.
Viele verloren in der Krise ihre Arbeit.
Many lost their jobs in the crisis.
Grammar Patterns
the consequences of ((sth.)) die Folgen ((et2)) the consequences of the world economic crisis
Similar Words
Synonyms: Depression, Rezession (recession)
Etymology
From 'Welt' (world) + 'Wirtschaft' (economy) + 's' (linking element) + 'Krise' (crisis).
Memory Tips
Deconstruct the long word: the crisis (Krise) of the world's (Welt) economy (Wirtschafts).