der Ertrag, ¨-e
yield
Das ist das, was man am Ende von einer Arbeit, Investition oder Ernte bekommt, zum Beispiel Geld oder Produkte.
The German word "Ertrag" is a noun that means "yield", "profit", or "return". It is derived from the verb "tragen," which means "to carry" or "to bear." The word "Ertrag" is often used in contexts related to finance, agriculture, or investments, to indicate the output or income generated from an activity or resource.
Similar words in German include "Gewinn" (profit), "Einkommen" (income), and "Rendite" (return).
Differences:
- "Ertrag" emphasizes the total yield or output, not necessarily only the profit aspect.
- "Gewinn" (profit) specifically refers to the net gain after subtracting costs and expenses.
- "Einkommen" (income) usually refers to the money received regularly, such as salary or revenue.
- "Rendite" (return) is used in the context of investments to indicate the percentage of gain from an investment relative to its cost.
Understanding these differences helps in choosing the most appropriate term based on the specific financial or yield-related context.
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Examples
Der Ertrag der Ernte war dieses Jahr sehr hoch.noun
The yield of the harvest was very high this year.
Der Ertrag wurde erhöht.noun
The yield was increased.
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