Translation of German word "Monopol" to English
dasMonopol
Meaning
NounA situation, by legal privilege or other agreement, in which solely one party (company, cartel etc.) exclusively provides a particular product or service, dominating that market and generally exerting powerful control over it.
How to use
Monopol ('monopoly') is a neuter noun: das Monopol (plural: die Monopole). Ein Monopol besitzen — To hold a monopoly. Staatsmonopol — State monopoly.
🇬🇧 English
monopoly
Example
Das staatliche Monopol auf Glücksspiel wird oft diskutiert.
The state monopoly on gambling is often discussed.
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Common phrases
- Monopol brechen— to break a monopoly
- Monopolstellung— monopoly position / dominant position
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What is the definition of the German word "das Monopol"?▼
The German word "das Monopol" is defined as: "A situation, by legal privilege or other agreement, in which solely one party (company, cartel etc.) exclusively provides a particular product or service, dominating that market and generally exerting powerful control over it."
What does the German word "das Monopol" mean?▼
The German word "das Monopol" means "monopoly" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Monopol"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Das staatliche Monopol auf Glücksspiel wird oft diskutiert." (which translates as "The state monopoly on gambling is often discussed.").
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