No. 5,184 in German
aufblähung
"Aufblähung" means "inflation" or "swelling" in the sense of expansion or bloating.
In a sentence
Die Finanzkrise führte zu einer Aufblähung der Staatsschulden.
The financial crisis led to an inflation of the national debt.
The term 'aufblähung' is used here to describe an inflation or unnatural increase in size or scope, applicable in economic contexts.
Aufgrund der Aufblähung der Bürokratie sind viele Prozesse ineffizient geworden.
Due to the bloating of bureaucracy, many processes have become inefficient.
Here 'aufblähung' refers to the excessive expansion or growth of bureaucracy, resulting in inefficiencies.
Die Aufblähung des Ballons erfolgt durch das Einfüllen von Gas.
The inflation of the balloon occurs through filling it with gas.
In this context, 'aufblähung' represents the physical expansion or inflation of a balloon by gas introduction.
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