Goldgrube

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German

Etymology

Gold +‎ Grube

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɔltˌɡʁuːbə/
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Noun

Goldgrube f (genitive Goldgrube, plural Goldgruben)

  1. goldmine, gold mine
    Synonyms: Goldbergwerk, Goldmine
  2. (colloquial, figurative) gold mine, bonanza, money-spinner (very profitable economic venture)
    Das Restaurant ist eine wahre Goldgrube.
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    • 2023 June 14, Martin U. Müller, “Geht es den Apothekern wirklich so schlecht?”, in Der Spiegel, →ISSN:
      Apotheken galten lange als Goldgruben. Doch das scheint vorbei. Aus Protest sperren heute viele Betreiber ihre Läden zu – und wollen so auf ihre schwierige Situation und schlechte Bezahlung aufmerksam machen.
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Further reading

  • Goldgrube” in Duden online
  • Goldgrube” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache