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Profit
/ˈpʁoːfɪt/
profit
Das Unternehmen erzielte im letzten Quartal einen hohen Profit.
The company made a large profit last quarter.
Business
formal
Financial gain, especially the difference between revenue and costs.
Der Profit stieg um 15 % im Vergleich zum Vorjahr.
Profit increased by 15% compared to the previous year.
Often used in accounting and financial reporting.
formal
Benefit or advantage gained from an action or decision.
Der Profit aus der Investition war höher als erwartet.
The profit from the investment was higher than expected.
Can refer to tangible or intangible gains.
Collocations
Profit machento make a profitProfit erzielento achieve/realize profitReingewinnnet profitBruttoertraggross profit
Pro Tip
Profit vs. Gewinn
'Profit' is a formal term often used in financial contexts, while 'Gewinn' is more general and widely used in everyday speech. Both can refer to financial gain, but 'Gewinn' may also imply a broader sense of benefit.
Gold Rule
Financial Context
Use 'Profit' when discussing financial gains in a formal or technical context, especially in accounting, economics, or business reports.
Word Origin
From Latin *profitum* (gain, advantage), via Old French *profit*. First recorded in German in the 16th century.
Usage Notes
In German business contexts, 'Profit' is often interchangeable with 'Gewinn', though 'Gewinn' is more common in everyday language. 'Profit' is preferred in formal financial reporting and economic analysis.
Word Breakdown
Profit
gain or advantage
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