bellwether in German
bellwether in German is Leithammel, Indikator, Trendbarometer — bellwether means something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.
bellwether in German
Leithammel
The leading sheep of a flock, having a bell hung round its neck.
Indikator
(figuratively) Anything that indicates future trends.
Trendbarometer
(figuratively) Anything that indicates future trends.
Trendsetter
(figuratively) Anything that indicates future trends.
Vorbote
(figuratively) Anything that indicates future trends.
Indikator
(finance, figuratively) A stock or bond that is widely believed to be an indicator of the overall market's condition.
führender Wert
(finance, figuratively) A stock or bond that is widely believed to be an indicator of the overall market's condition.
What does "bellwether" mean?
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noun Something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.
"Ohio has long been treated as a bellwether in presidential elections."
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noun The leading sheep of a flock, which traditionally wore a bell around its neck.
"The bellwether ambled through the gate and the rest of the flock followed."
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adjective Acting as an early indicator of a wider pattern.
"Analysts watch the bellwether stocks for signs of a downturn."
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bellwether in a sentence
- Ohio has long been treated as a bellwether in presidential elections.
- Housing starts are a bellwether for the wider economy.
- The bellwether ambled through the gate and the rest of the flock followed.
- Analysts watch the bellwether stocks for signs of a downturn.
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What is "bellwether" in German?
"bellwether" in German is Leithammel, Indikator, Trendbarometer. bellwether means: Something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.
How do you use "bellwether" in a sentence?
Example: "Ohio has long been treated as a bellwether in presidential elections." In German, "bellwether" is Leithammel, Indikator, Trendbarometer.
Are there other ways to say "bellwether" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "bellwether": Leithammel, Indikator, Trendbarometer, Trendsetter, Vorbote, führender Wert.
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