Konsumterror
derNounconsumerism, pressure to consume
English translations
- 01
consumerism
Word details
- German meaning
- Konsumterror bezeichnet einen Zustand, in dem der Konsumzwang und die ständige Werbung einen psychischen Druck ausüben.
- English meaning
- Consumerism pressure, tyranny of consumption
- Synonym
- Kaufzwang
- German example
- Viele Menschen leiden unter dem Konsumterror der modernen Gesellschaft.
- English example
- Many people suffer from the consumerism pressure of modern society.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Konsumterror
- Plural Form
- None
Example sentences with “Konsumterror”
Viele Menschen entfliehen dem Konsumterror der Weihnachtszeit. (Many people escape the consumerism of the Christmas season.)
Frequently asked questions
What does 'Konsumterror' imply?
It is a compound of 'Konsum' (consumption) and 'Terror' (terror/pressure). It describes the negative, overwhelming pressure of modern consumer society.