wirtschaften
Translation
to manage economically, to run a business, to farm, to operate
Examples
Man muss gut wirtschaften, um Geld zu sparen.
You have to manage your finances well to save money.
Der Bauer wirtschaftet auf seinem Hof.
The farmer works his farm.
Sie hat schlecht gewirtschaftet und ist jetzt pleite.
She managed her business poorly and is now bankrupt.
Grammar Patterns
((well/poorly)) to manage well/poorly He has always managed his finances well.
((with sth.)) to manage with sth. We have to manage with little money.
Similar Words
haushalten, verwalten, ökonomisch handeln
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'Wirtschaft' (economy, household). It means 'to do economic activity'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'Wirt' (innkeeper) managing his inn ('Wirtschaft'). That action is 'wirtschaften'.