Konsum

See also: konsum

German

Pronunciation 1

• IPA^(key): /kɔnˈzuːm/, [kʰɔnˈzuːm]

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Noun

Konsum m (genitive Konsums, no plural)

1. consumption
   • 2012 June 18, Die Welt [1], page 10:

     Die Verbraucher in Deutschland halten sich beim Konsum von Fisch angesichts hoher Preise eher zurück.

     Consumers in Germany somewhat hold back from the consumption of fish in the face of high prices.

Derived terms

• Konsument
• Konsumentin
• konsumieren
• Konsumgut
• Konsumgüter

Further reading

• “Konsum” in Duden online
• “Konsum” in Duden online

Pronunciation 2

• IPA^(key): /kɔnˈzʊm/

Etymology

Originally a brand of the Konsumgenossenschaften, a cooperative for retail in the GDR.

Noun

Konsum m (genitive Konsums, plural Konsums)

1. (Eastern Germany) A convenience store like shop or small supermarket.