Usage Note
Preissteigerung denotes an increase in the price of goods or services, often discussed alongside Inflation. Massive Preissteigerungen are frequently reported in energy and food sectors. The plural form is common in news contexts.
Examples
"Die Preissteigerungen bei Lebensmitteln treffen einkommensschwache Haushalte besonders hart."
Natural Translation
The price rises in food hit low-income households particularly hard.
Literal Translation
The price-increases at food hit low-income households particularly hard.
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