inflation (인-플레이-션 (강세: 플레이)) — a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈfleɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 물가 상승, 인플레이션
Korean pronunciation: 인-플레이-션 (강세: 플레이)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother remembers when candy cost a penny, but inflation has made everything more expensive.
- The pizza place raised prices again due to inflation - my wallet is crying!
- Economic experts predict that inflation will slow down next year.
inflation
NOUN//ɪnˈfleɪʃən//
a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money
The same toy now requires many more coins — that’s inflation.
High inflation reduced the value of people's money.
"Inflation is a silent nation-wide taxation — eroding every dollar with no negotiation."
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'inflare(불어넣다, 부풀리다)'에서 유래했습니다. 마치 풍선에 바람을 불어넣어 부풀리듯이, 물가가 부풀어 오르는 현상을 표현한 것입니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother remembers when candy cost a penny, but inflation has made everything more expensive.”
“The pizza place raised prices again due to inflation - my wallet is crying!”
“Economic experts predict that inflation will slow down next year.”
“Thanks to inflation, my childhood piggy bank savings can't even buy a cup of coffee now.”
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