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Preisrückgang
📉 What exactly is a Preisrückgang?
A Preisrückgang refers to the decrease or fall in the price of a commodity, service, or asset over a specific period. It's the opposite of a Preiserhöhung (price increase) or Preisanstieg (price rise).
The term is frequently used in economic contexts to describe market developments, deflationary trends, or seasonal fluctuations.
The word is masculine: der Preisrückgang.
Article rules for der, die, and das
-ang → almost always masculine.
🧐 Grammar in Detail: Der Preisrückgang
The noun "Preisrückgang" is masculine and follows the strong declension pattern.
Singular Declension
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der | Preisrückgang |
| Genitive | des | Preisrückgangs / Preisrückganges |
| Dative | dem | Preisrückgang / Preisrückgange |
| Accusative | den | Preisrückgang |
Plural Declension
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Preisrückgänge |
| Genitive | der | Preisrückgänge |
| Dative | den | Preisrückgängen |
| Accusative | die | Preisrückgänge |
📝 Example Sentences
- Der erwartete Preisrückgang bei Elektronikartikeln blieb aus.
(The expected price decrease for electronics did not occur.) - Nach der Ernte beobachteten wir einen deutlichen Preisrückgang bei Gemüse.
(After the harvest, we observed a significant price decrease for vegetables.) - Die Analysten prognostizieren einen weiteren Preisrückgang am Ölmarkt.
(Analysts predict a further price decrease in the oil market.) - Viele Konsumenten hoffen auf Preisrückgänge nach den Feiertagen.
(Many consumers hope for price decreases after the holidays.)
💡 How 'Preisrückgang' is used
The term "Preisrückgang" is primarily used in the following contexts:
- Economics and Finance: Describing market trends, inflation/deflation, stock prices, or commodity prices.
- Trade and Consumption: Discussing special offers, seasonal sales, or price reductions for specific products.
- Real Estate Market: Analyzing falling house or rent prices.
A starker Preisrückgang (strong price decrease) can also be called a Preisverfall (price collapse), which has a significantly more negative connotation. A planned reduction is often a Preissenkung (price reduction).
🧠 Mnemonics to Remember
Article Mnemonic: Think of 'der Mann' (the man) who is sad because the price ('Preis') went back ('Rück') and he has less money from his gang ('Gang' sounds like gang). So, it's der Preisrückgang.
Meaning Mnemonic: The Preis (price) makes a step rück (back / re-) and takes a Gang (walk/movement) downwards. Price + Back + Movement = price decrease.
🔄 Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms (similar meaning):
- Preissenkung: Often an active, deliberate reduction by the provider.
- Preisverfall: A sharp, often uncontrolled price drop (price collapse).
- Abschwung (bei Preisen): General downward trend (downturn in prices).
- Baisse (an der Börse): A prolonged period of falling prices in the stock market (bear market).
- Deflation: A general decrease in the price level (macroeconomic).
Antonyms (opposites):
- Preisanstieg: General increase in price (price rise).
- Preiserhöhung: Often an active, deliberate increase by the provider (price increase).
- Preissteigerung: Increase in price over time (price increase/inflation).
- Aufschwung (bei Preisen): General upward trend (upturn in prices).
- Hausse (an der Börse): A prolonged period of rising prices in the stock market (bull market).
- Inflation: A general increase in the price level (macroeconomic).
⚠️ Similar Words (Caution - Avoid Confusion):
- Umsatzrückgang: Decrease in sales volume or revenue, not necessarily the price per unit.
- Gewinnrückgang: Decrease in profit, can occur even with stable prices (e.g., due to cost increases).
😄 A Little Joke
Fragt der Kunde den Verkäufer: "Gibt es bei Ihnen auch einen Preisrückgang?"
Antwortet der Verkäufer: "Klar, wenn Sie das Produkt fallen lassen!"
Translation:
A customer asks the salesperson: "Do you also have a price drop (Preisrückgang)?"
The salesperson replies: "Sure, if you drop the product!"
📜 Poem about the Word
Der Preis, einst hoch, nun auf der Reise,
beginnt zu sinken, leis und leise.
Ein Rückgang zeigt sich, klar und schlicht,
bringt Käufern oft ein froh Gesicht.
Der Markt bewegt sich, es ist bekannt,
der Preisrückgang zieht durch das Land.
Translation:
The price, once high, now on a journey,
begins to sink, soft and silently.
A decrease shows itself, clear and plain,
often brings buyers a happy gain (lit: happy face).
The market moves, it is well known,
the price decrease sweeps through the zone (lit: land).
🕵️♀️ Little Riddle
Ich bin das Gegenteil von teuer werden,
bring Freude oft auf dieser Erden.
Händler mögen mich nicht immer gern,
doch Käufer sehen mich als hellen Stern.
Bin ich am Markt, wird’s oft Gerenne,
weil man Produkte günstiger erkenne.
Was bin ich?
Translation:
I am the opposite of becoming expensive,
often bring joy upon this earth, extensive.
Retailers don't always like me much,
but buyers see me as a bright star's touch.
If I'm at the market, there's often a race,
because people spot products at a lower place (price).
What am I?
(Solution: der Preisrückgang)
🧩 Word Components: Preisrückgang
The word "Preisrückgang" is a compound noun, composed of:
- Der Preis: The price; the amount of money required for something.
- Der Rückgang: A movement back or down; a decrease, decline.
Together, they literally describe the 'going back of the price'.
📝 Summary: is it der, die or das Preisrückgang?
The noun "Preisrückgang" is masculine. The correct article is der. It signifies a decrease in prices and is commonly used in economic contexts.