der Leitzins
[ˈlaɪ̯tˌt͡sɪns] noun · masculine C2- key interest rate, benchmark interest rate (the rate set by a central bank to influence monetary policy) · Um die Inflation zu bekämpfen, hat die Zentralbank den Leitzins erneut angehoben. To combat inflation, the central bank has raised the key interest rate once again.
Genitive des Leitzinses · Plural die Leitzinse
Noun forms
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Leitzins | die Leitzinse |
| Accusative | den Leitzins | die Leitzinse |
| Dative | dem Leitzins / Leitzinse | den Leitzinsen |
| Genitive | des Leitzinses | der Leitzinse |
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