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Kaufkraftverlust

loss of purchasing power

noun KOWF-kraft-fer-loost Rare
People & Society Money

Also means

erosion of buying power

Usage Note

Kaufkraftverlust occurs when inflation rises faster than wages or savings yields, meaning money buys less over time. Reale Kaufkraftverluste = real losses in purchasing power after adjusting for inflation.

Examples

"Die Inflation führte zu einem spürbaren Kaufkraftverlust."

Natural Translation

Inflation led to a noticeable loss of purchasing power.

Literal Translation

The inflation led to a noticeable purchasing-power-loss.

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