noun
consumption, consumerism
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Konsum: masculine noun meaning 'consumption' (use of goods/services) or 'consumerism' (socioeconomic concept). It is a mass noun—no plural. Declension in singular (Genitive: des Konsums, Dative: dem Konsum). Common in economics and cultural criticism; no specific preposition required. Often collocates with 'Konsumverhalten' and 'Konsumgesellschaft'.
Examples
Der übermäßige Konsum von Zucker ist ungesund.
Excessive consumption of sugar is unhealthy.
Viele kritisieren den übermäßigen Konsum moderner Gesellschaften.
Many criticize the excessive consumerism of modern societies.
Der Konsum von Einwegplastik hat in den letzten Jahren zugenommen.
The consumption of single-use plastic has increased in recent years.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a growing stack of shopping bags representing consumption.
Sounds like English 'consumption'.
der (masculine) — many abstract nouns ending consonantally can be masculine; picture a man ('der') doing the shopping.
Notes
Often used as a mass noun (abstract concept). It commonly appears in discussions about economics, ecology, and social behavior. | Singular-only noun; plural forms are not applicable.