noun
der Erlös, -e
proceeds
Geld, das man durch den Verkauf von Waren oder Dienstleistungen bekommt.
The German word "Erlös" is a masculine noun meaning "revenue", "proceeds", or "earnings".
- It derives from the verb "erlösen" (to redeem, to deliver), but as a noun it specifically refers to the amount of money gained from sales or services.
- Similar words:
- Umsatz (sales, turnover)
- Gewinn (profit)
- Einnahmen (income, receipts)
Difference:
- Erlös focuses on gross money obtained before expenses (total receipts from sales).
- Umsatz is similar but often used in business contexts as turnover.
- Gewinn is net income after costs are deducted.
- Einnahmen is a more general term for money received.
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Examples
Der Erlös der Veranstaltung geht an eine Wohltätigkeitsorganisation.noun
The proceeds of the event go to a charity organization.
Aus dem Verkauf resultierte ein beträchtlicher Erlös.noun
The sale resulted in considerable proceeds.
Wir spenden den gesamten Erlös an die Kinder.noun
We donate all the proceeds to the children.
Vom Erlös werden neue Bücher gekauft.noun
New books are bought with the proceeds.
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