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Kapitalflucht

capital flight

noun kah-pih-TAHL-flookht Rare
People & Society Money

Usage Note

Kapitalflucht is the rapid movement of money out of a country, often triggered by political instability, currency risk, or high taxation. It undermines investment, weakens the exchange rate, and can destabilise an economy.

Examples

"Die politische Krise löste eine massive Kapitalflucht aus dem Land aus."

Natural Translation

The political crisis triggered a massive capital flight out of the country.

Literal Translation

The political crisis triggered a massive capital-flight out-of the country.

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