brutto

The German word "brutto" is an adjective that means "gross" in English, referring to a total amount before any deductions, such as taxes or expenses. It is commonly used in financial contexts, like "Bruttogehalt" (gross salary) or "Bruttoreinnahmen" (gross income).

Words with similar meanings include "grob" (rough or coarse) or "gesamt" (total). However, "grob" often conveys a sense of coarseness or rudeness rather than financial context, while "gesamt" can apply to various types of totals beyond monetary values. The primary distinction is that "brutto" specifically relates to financial figures before deductions, while the other terms have broader meanings.