B2 noun Neutral

commodity

/kəˈmɒd.ə.ti/

A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as copper, coffee, or oil. In a broader sense, it can refer to any useful or valuable thing that is treated as a tradeable good.

Beispiele

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Water is becoming an increasingly scarce commodity in many parts of the world.

Water is becoming a very rare and valuable resource in many regions.

2

The international trade agreement regulates the export of various agricultural commodities.

The global treaty controls how different farming products are sent to other countries.

3

In this busy office, a quiet moment is a rare commodity.

In this hectic workplace, having some peace is a very unusual and valued thing.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
commodity
Verb
commodify
Adjektiv
commodified
Verwandt
commodification
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Common-Dity'. It is a 'common' item like corn or oil that is the same no matter who sells it.

Schnelles Quiz

In the modern digital age, personal data has become a valuable ________ for tech companies.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: commodity

Beispiele

1

Water is becoming an increasingly scarce commodity in many parts of the world.

everyday

Water is becoming a very rare and valuable resource in many regions.

2

The international trade agreement regulates the export of various agricultural commodities.

formal

The global treaty controls how different farming products are sent to other countries.

3

In this busy office, a quiet moment is a rare commodity.

informal

In this hectic workplace, having some peace is a very unusual and valued thing.

4

The price fluctuations of primary commodities often dictate the economic stability of developing nations.

academic

The changing costs of raw materials often control the financial health of growing countries.

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Investors are looking to diversify their portfolios by purchasing precious metals and other commodities.

business

Investors want to spread their risks by buying gold and other tradeable raw materials.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
commodity
Verb
commodify
Adjektiv
commodified
Verwandt
commodification

Häufige Kollokationen

basic commodity A fundamental item needed for daily life like food or fuel.
commodity prices The market value of raw materials.
global commodity A product traded on international markets.
commodity market A physical or virtual marketplace for buying and selling raw goods.
scarce commodity Something that is in short supply and therefore valuable.

Häufige Phrasen

hot commodity

A person or thing that is currently very popular or in high demand.

precious commodity

Something very valuable, often referring to time or health.

primary commodity

A material in its raw state before processing.

Wird oft verwechselt mit

commodity vs product

A product is usually a finished good (like a phone), whereas a commodity is usually a raw material (like gold) that is interchangeable with others of the same type.

commodity vs convenience

In older English, commodity meant convenience, but today it strictly refers to tradeable goods.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'commodity' when discussing economics, trade, or raw materials. Figuratively, it is used to describe abstract qualities like 'time' or 'patience' when they are seen as limited resources.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'commodity' to describe any object they own; however, it specifically refers to things that are bought and sold in bulk or are uniform in quality.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Common-Dity'. It is a 'common' item like corn or oil that is the same no matter who sells it.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin 'commoditas', meaning fitness, convenience, or advantage.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun Plural: commodities Often used as a noun adjunct (e.g., commodity trading)
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Kultureller Kontext

In capitalist societies, 'commodification' is a term used to describe the process of turning things not normally considered goods (like art or human labor) into something that can be bought and sold.

Schnelles Quiz

In the modern digital age, personal data has become a valuable ________ for tech companies.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: commodity

Ähnliche Wörter

example

A1

An example is a specific thing or person that shows what a group or a rule is like. It is used to help explain something more clearly so that others can understand it easily.

always

A1

This word describes something that happens at all times or on every occasion. It is a frequency adverb used to talk about habits, permanent truths, or repeated actions.

result

A1

A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that happened before. It is often used to describe the final score of a game, the grade on a test, or the outcome of a specific action.

reason

A1

A reason is a cause or explanation for why something happens or why someone does something. It is the information that answers the question 'Why?'.

research

A1

A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. It involves gathering facts and data to test a theory or solve a problem.

girl

A1

A female child or a young female person from birth until she reaches adulthood. It is also commonly used to refer to a daughter or, in informal settings, to a young woman.

food

A1

Food refers to any substance consumed by living organisms to provide nutritional support for the body. It can be of plant, animal, or fungal origin and contains essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

moment

A1

A very short period of time or a specific point in time. It is often used to ask someone to wait briefly or to describe a significant event occurring right now.

himself

A1

A reflexive pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject is a male person or animal previously mentioned. It is also used to emphasize that a specific man or boy did something personally or without help.

force

A1

Force is the physical strength or energy that is used to push or pull an object. It can also refer to an organized group of people, such as the police or a military group.

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