Nachfrage

demand

noun NAHKH-frah-ge Rare

Origin: from nachfragen 'to inquire'

Also means

inquiry

Usage Note

Nachfrage is demand in the economic pair Angebot und Nachfrage (supply and demand). It also means an inquiry, as in auf Nachfrage (when asked). The plural Nachfragen applies mainly to the inquiry sense. Die Nachfrage steigt means demand rises.

Examples

"Die Nachfrage nach Elektroautos wächst schnell."

Natural Translation

Demand for electric cars is growing fast.

Literal Translation

The demand for electric-cars grows quickly.

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