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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries암시장의
Pronunciation / Transliteration: amsijang-ui
"경제 위기 동안 암시장이 증가했습니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An illegal traffic or trade in officially controlled or scarce commodities.
"During the economic crisis, many people turned to the black market to buy essential goods." - 2
A market where goods are sold illegally, often at inflated prices.
"The black market for stolen art has grown significantly in recent years."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'black market' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'black', which has connotations of illegality or secrecy, and 'market', referring to a place where goods are bought and sold. It evolved to describe illegal trade practices that circumvent official regulations.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Black-Market" is said worldwide
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marché noir
Transliteration: maʁʃe nwaʁ
"Le marché noir a prospéré pendant la guerre."
Schwarzmarkt
Transliteration: ʃvaʁtsmaʁkt
"Der Schwarzmarkt florierte während der Krise."
mercato nero
Transliteration: merˈkaːto ˈneːro
"Il mercato nero è aumentato durante la pandemia."
mercado negro
Transliteration: meɾˈkaðo ˈneɣɾo
"El mercado negro se ha expandido en tiempos de crisis."
mercado negro
Transliteration: meʁˈkadu ˈneɡɾu
"O mercado negro cresceu durante a recessão."
काला बाजार
Transliteration: kālā bāzār
"आर्थिक संकट के दौरान काला बाजार बढ़ गया।"
黑市
Transliteration: hēi shì
"经济危机期间，黑市交易增加。"
암시장의
Transliteration: amsijang-ui
"경제 위기 동안 암시장이 증가했습니다."
闇市場
Transliteration: yami shijō
"経済危機の間、闇市場が拡大しました。"
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