die Bevölkerung
Translation
population, inhabitants, people
Examples
Die Bevölkerung der Stadt wächst.
The city's population is growing.
Ein großer Teil der Bevölkerung ist dagegen.
A large part of the population is against it.
Die Bevölkerung wird immer älter.
The population is getting older and older.
Grammar Patterns
the population ((grows/shrinks)) population increases/decreases The population is growing.
((parts)) of the population segments of society Parts of the population are unhappy.
Similar Words
Einwohner (inhabitants), Population
Etymology
From 'Volk' (people/folk) + suffix '-erung'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'folk' (people). Volkswagen means people's car.