die Einnahmequelle, -n
source of income
Etwas, durch das eine Person regelmäßig Geld bekommt, zum Beispiel durch Arbeit oder Verkauf.
Definition & meaning
The word Einnahmequelle refers to a source of income or revenue. It describes the origin or means through which an individual, a company, or a government receives money. This can include a salary from a job, profits from a business, tax revenue for a state, or returns from investments.
In a broader sense, it identifies any specific activity or asset that consistently generates financial inflows. If a person has multiple jobs or investments, they are said to have several Einnahmequellen.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a feminine noun in German. The plural form is Einnahmequellen.
It is a compound noun consisting of two parts:
- Einnahme (income/receipt/revenue), which is derived from the verb einnehmen (to take in).
- Quelle (source/spring).
Literally, it translates to "income source." The grammatical structure follows the rule where the second noun (Quelle) determines the gender of the compound word.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms: Common alternatives include Einkommensquelle, which is almost identical in meaning. Other synonyms are Verdienstquelle (source of earnings), Erwerbsquelle (source of gainful activity), and colloquially Geldquelle (source of money). In a business context, the term Erlösquelle might also be used.
Antonyms: While there is no direct opposite that means "source of spending," related terms that describe the opposite financial flow include Ausgabenposten (expenditure item), Kostenstelle (cost center), or Verlustquelle (source of loss).
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Hast du schon überlegt, welche zusätzlichen Einnahmequellen du während deines Studiums nutzen könntest?noun
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