Prices for German Companies in May
五月份德國企業價格
Introduction
The German government says prices for companies went up by 2.2% in May.
德國政府表示，五月份企業價格上漲了 2.2%。
Main Body
Prices for energy and materials went up. Oil is very expensive now. This is because there are problems and wars in the Middle East.
能源與材料價格上漲。現在石油非常昂貴，這是因為中東地區存在問題與戰爭。
Metals and chemicals also cost more money. Gold and other special metals are much more expensive.
金屬與化學品價格也增加了。黃金和其他特殊金屬變得昂貴許多。
Some things cost less money. Food prices went down. Butter and pork are cheaper now.
有些東西價格下降了。食品價格下跌，現在奶油與豬肉較便宜。
Conclusion
Prices for German companies are very high. Energy and metals cost more, but food costs less.
德國企業的價格非常高。能源與金屬價格增加，但食品價格降低。
Vocabulary Learning
📈 Talking About Changes
When we talk about money and prices, we use a few simple words to show if things are going up or down.
1. Going Up (More Money)
- Went up Prices went up by 2.2%
- Expensive Oil is very expensive now
- Cost more Metals cost more money
2. Going Down (Less Money)
- Went down Food prices went down
- Cheaper Butter and pork are cheaper now
- Cost less Food costs less
Quick Tip for A2: If something is expensive, you need more money to buy it. If something is cheaper, you need less money.