No. 402 in German
wirtschaft
Economy or pub/inn (context-dependent).
In a sentence
Die Wirtschaft in Deutschland ist sehr stark.
The economy in Germany is very strong.
Wirtschaft is used here to mean 'economy', referring to the economic system of a country.
Wir gingen in eine gemütliche Wirtschaft in der Altstadt.
We went to a cozy inn in the old town.
Wirtschaft is used here to mean a 'tavern' or 'inn', referring to a place where food and drink are served.
Nach dem Studium möchte Maria Wirtschaft an der Universität unterrichten.
After graduating, Maria wants to teach economics at the university.
Wirtschaft is used here to mean 'economics', referring to the academic discipline.
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