austerity in German
austerity in German is Austerität, Strenge, Einschränkung — austerity means extreme plainness and self-discipline, with no luxuries.
austerity in German
Austerität
Severity of manners or life; extreme rigor or strictness; harsh discipline.
Strenge
Severity of manners or life; extreme rigor or strictness; harsh discipline.
Einschränkung
Severity of manners or life; extreme rigor or strictness; harsh discipline.
Genügsamkeit
Severity of manners or life; extreme rigor or strictness; harsh discipline.
Härte
Severity of manners or life; extreme rigor or strictness; harsh discipline.
Austerität
(economics) A policy of deficit-cutting, which by definition requires lower spending, higher taxes, or both.
What does "austerity" mean?
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noun Extreme plainness and self-discipline, with no luxuries.
"The family lived in austerity after losing their savings."
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noun A government policy of cutting spending or raising taxes to reduce a deficit.
"Years of austerity led to deep cuts in public services."
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austerity in a sentence
- The family lived in austerity after losing their savings.
- Years of austerity led to deep cuts in public services.
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What is "austerity" in German?
"austerity" in German is Austerität, Strenge, Einschränkung. austerity means: Extreme plainness and self-discipline, with no luxuries.
How do you use "austerity" in a sentence?
Example: "The family lived in austerity after losing their savings." In German, "austerity" is Austerität, Strenge, Einschränkung.
Are there other ways to say "austerity" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "austerity": Austerität, Strenge, Einschränkung, Genügsamkeit, Härte.
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