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Einnahmen
/ˈʔaɪ̯naːmən/
income
Die Einnahmen des Unternehmens stiegen im letzten Quartal um 15%.
The company's income rose by 15% last quarter.
Finance
formal
Money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments.
Die monatlichen Einnahmen aus der Vermietung betragen 2.000 Euro.
The monthly income from rentals amounts to 2,000 euros.
Staatliche Einnahmen setzen sich aus Steuern und Gebühren zusammen.
Government income consists of taxes and fees.
Plural of 'Einnahme' (singular), often used in accounting and economic contexts.
Business
formal
Revenue or proceeds from sales or services.
Die Einnahmen des Konzerts wurden für wohltätige Zwecke gespendet.
The proceeds from the concert were donated to charity.
Can refer to total revenue or net income after expenses.
Collocations
Einnahmen und Ausgabenincome and expensesjährliche Einnahmenannual incomesteuerpflichtige Einnahmentaxable income
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Distinguish from 'Einkommen'
'Einnahmen' refers to money received (cash flow), while 'Einkommen' typically denotes net income after expenses. For example, rental income is 'Einnahmen', but net profit is 'Einkommen'.
Gold Rule
Plural Usage
'Einnahmen' is always plural in German. The singular form 'Einnahme' is rarely used except in compound nouns like 'Staßeinnahme' (street revenue).
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'einnâme', from 'ein' (in) + 'nâme' (taking), related to 'nehmen' (to take).
Usage Notes
Used in both personal and corporate finance. In accounting, 'Einnahmen' can refer to cash inflows, while 'Ertrag' may denote revenue on an accrual basis.
Word Breakdown
ein-
in
prefix-nahme
taking
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