Der Erlös
Example: Der Erlös aus dem Konzert wird für wohltätige Zwecke gespendet.
Definition
"Der Erlös" refers to the total amount of money obtained from a sale or event, often used to describe the revenue or proceeds generated. For example, in the phrase 'Der Erlös aus dem Konzert wird für wohltätige Zwecke gespendet,' it means the money earned from the concert.
Etymology
The word "der Erlös" comes from the German verb 'erlösen,' meaning 'to redeem' or 'to release.' Originally, it referred to the act of redeeming or freeing something, but over time it evolved to mean the financial gain or proceeds obtained from a transaction or sale.
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"Der Erlös" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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