der Gewinn, -e
profit
Das ist das Geld oder der Wert, den man bekommt, wenn man mehr einnimmt als ausgibt.
The German word "Gewinn" is a noun meaning "profit", "gain", or "earnings".
- It is derived from the verb "gewinnen" which means "to win" or "to gain".
- "Gewinn" refers to the positive financial result after subtracting costs from income, or more generally, any benefit or advantage gained.
Similar words:
- "Profit" — English loanword used also in German, focuses more on financial gain.
- "Ertrag" — yield, return (often from investments or crops).
- "Gewinnspanne" — profit margin, emphasizing the difference between cost and price.
Difference:
"Gewinn" is a broad term for any kind of gain, especially financial profit. "Ertrag" emphasizes returns from investments or production, while "Gewinnspanne" specifically refers to the margin or percentage of profit in sales.
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Examples
Die Firma hat einen hohen Gewinn erzielt.noun
The company has achieved a high profit.
Der Gewinn des Unternehmens hat sich verbessert.noun
The profit of the company has improved.
Der Gewinn geht an einen wohltätigen Zweck.noun
The profit goes to a charitable cause.
Unser Gewinn ist dieses Jahr gestiegen.noun
Our profit has increased this year.
Ein großer Gewinn wurde erzielt.noun
A large profit was made.
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