This is the 4860th most frequent German word.
abwärtsstrudel
"Abwärtsstrudel" means "downward spiral."
The term 'Abwärtsstrudel' is used metaphorically to describe a negative and often self-reinforcing cycle within economic contexts.
Der Abwärtsstrudel der Wirtschaft belastet viele Menschen.
The downward spiral of the economy burdens many people.
Here, 'Abwärtsstrudel' conveys a figurative situation referring to deteriorating mental states, emphasizing its emotional implication.
Sie geriet in einen psychologischen Abwärtsstrudel nach dem Verlust ihres Arbeitsplatzes.
She fell into a psychological downward spiral after losing her job.
In this sentence, 'Abwärtsstrudel' illustrates the declining and potentially accelerating movement in financial figures or values.