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How do you say "economist" in German?
der Ökonom
In German, "economist" is der Ökonom.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'ur-koh-NOHM', stress on the last syllable, with the umlaut o sounding like the 'ur' in 'fur'.
Grammar notes
der Ökonom is masculine. Plural: der Ökonomen.
Example sentence
Der Ökonom erklärte die steigenden Preise.
The economist explained the rising prices.
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How to remember der Ökonom
Der Ökonom is a close relative of English 'economist' and 'economy', both from the same Greek root about household management.
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Questions about der Ökonom
How do you say "economist" in German?
In German, "economist" is der Ökonom. It is a noun.
Is der Ökonom masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Ökonom is masculine. Plural: der Ökonomen.
How is der Ökonom used in a sentence?
Use der Ökonom as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Ökonom erklärte die steigenden Preise. (The economist explained the rising prices.).
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