noun
das Einkommen, –
income
Das ist das Geld, das eine Person regelmäßig durch Arbeit, Rente oder andere Quellen erhält.
The German word "Einkommen" is a noun that means "income" or "earnings".
- It is made up of two parts:
- "Ein" (meaning "in" or "into")
- "Kommen" (meaning "to come")
Together, it literally means "what comes in" (money).
Similar words:
- Verdienst (earnings, wages)
- Erlös (revenue, proceeds)
- Gehalt (salary)
Differences:
- Einkommen refers to the total income from all sources.
- Verdienst often refers specifically to earned wages or salary.
- Erlös is more related to revenue from sales or business.
- Gehalt typically means a fixed monthly salary.
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Examples
Das Einkommen eines Arztes ist oft höher als das eines Lehrers.noun
The income of a doctor is often higher than that of a teacher.
Ihr Einkommen hat sich dieses Jahr erhöht.noun
Her income has increased this year.
Dein Einkommen erhöht sich jedes Jahr.noun
Your income increases every year.
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