noun
das Einkommen, –
jövedelem
Das ist das Geld, das eine Person regelmäßig durch Arbeit, Rente oder andere Quellen erhält.
The German word "Einkommen" is a noun meaning "income" or "earnings".
It is made up of:
- Ein = "in" or "into"
- Kommen = "to come"
Together, it literally means "coming in" (of money), referring to money received, especially regularly, like salary or wages.
Similar words:
- Gehalt (salary, typically monthly fixed payment)
- Lohn (wage, usually hourly or daily pay)
- Verdienst (earnings or profit)
Differences:
- Einkommen is general income from all sources.
- Gehalt and Lohn specifically refer to payment for work.
- Verdienst focuses on earned money, often emphasizing the amount or merit.
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Examples
Das Einkommen eines Arztes ist oft höher als das eines Lehrers.noun
Egy orvos jövedelme gyakran magasabb, mint egy tanáré.
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