soft patch

/sɒft pætʃ/
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Translation of soft patch into German

Noun

1.

slow spell

area or period weaker than surroundings
Schwächephase Flaute fDurststrecke f
  • The project experienced a soft patch in development.Das Projekt erlebte eine Schwächephase in der Entwicklung.
2.

business

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period of slow economic growth or downturn
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Schwächephase Durststrecke f
  • The economy hit a soft patch last quarter.Die Wirtschaft erlebte im letzten Quartal eine Schwächephase.
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Synonyms and analogies of soft patch in English

n.weak spotrecessionMore synonyms

Examples of soft patch in a sentence

  • Her career went through a soft patch after the promotion.
  • Retailers are struggling through a soft patch this year.
  • The company reported losses during the soft patch.

Translations of "soft patch" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieFlautenf.

Investors worry this soft patch might turn into a broader economic downturn.

Anleger fürchten, diese Flaute könnte sich zu einem breiteren Abschwung ausweiten.

After months of growth, the market entered a soft patch this quarter.

Nach Monaten des Wachstums geriet der Markt dieses Quartal in eine Flaute.

dieDurststreckenf.

The soft patch in manufacturing could signal deeper structural problems ahead.

Die Durststrecke in der Industrie könnte auf tiefere strukturelle Probleme hindeuten.

The country went through a soft patch before reforms boosted productivity again.

Das Land erlebte eine Durststrecke, bevor Reformen die Produktivität wieder steigerten.

dieSchwächephasenf.

The soft patch may be closer to a quagmire.

Die Schwächephase könnte eher ein Sumpf sein.

Labeling the current slowdown a temporary "soft patch," they pin their optimism on the inevitable rebound that follows any shock.

Sie bezeichnen die gegenwärtige Konjunkturverlangsamung als vorübergehende „Schwächephase" und knüpfen ihren Optimismus an den unweigerlichen Aufschwung, der auf alle Erschütterungen folgt.

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soft patch: Examples and translations in context

The economy hit a soft patch last year, but it's recovering now.

Die Wirtschaft geriet letztes Jahr in eine Flaute, erholt sich aber wieder.

Analysts say the current soft patch is temporary and not a real recession.

Analysten sagen, die aktuelle Flaute sei vorübergehend und keine echte Rezession.

The housing market is in a soft patch, with fewer buyers than usual.

Der Wohnungsmarkt steckt in einer Flaute, mit weniger Käufern als gewöhnlich.

Even during a soft patch, some sectors of the economy can still thrive.

Selbst während einer Flaute können einige Sektoren der Wirtschaft trotzdem florieren.

We're going through a soft patch, but our long-term outlook remains positive overall.

Wir erleben gerade eine Flaute, aber unsere langfristigen Aussichten bleiben insgesamt positiv.

The company survived a soft patch thanks to its strong cash reserves.

Die Firma überstand eine Flaute dank ihrer starken Barmittelreserven.

The central bank lowered rates to help the economy out of its soft patch.

Die Zentralbank senkte die Zinsen, um die Wirtschaft aus der Flaute zu holen.

We're preparing for a possible soft patch by cutting unnecessary expenses now.

Wir rüsten uns für eine mögliche Durststrecke, indem wir unnötige Ausgaben kürzen.

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