Wirtschaften Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Wirtschaften" is used as verb with the meaning of "to manage", "to economize" or "to run a household/business (efficiently)".

Essential properties of "wirtschaften"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: wirtschaften
  • Simple past: wirtschaftete
  • Participle: gewirtschaftet

See full conjugation of wirtschaften

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "wirtschaften" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To manage economic resources efficiently"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er muss mit seinem geringen Einkommen gut wirtschaften.He has to manage well with his low income.
  2. In Krisenzeiten ist es wichtig, klug zu wirtschaften.In times of crisis, it's important to manage wisely.
  3. Die Familie lernt, nachhaltig zu wirtschaften.The family learns to manage sustainably.

2.) "To run or manage a business"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie wirtschaftet erfolgreich in ihrem eigenen Café.She successfully runs her own café.
  2. Er wirtschaftet seit Jahren in der Firma seines Vaters.He has been managing his father's company for years.
  3. Die Brüder wirtschaften gemeinsam in ihrem Familienbetrieb.The brothers run their family business together.
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