Der Umsatz
Example: Der Umsatz des Unternehmens stieg im letzten Quartal deutlich.
Definition
"Der Umsatz" refers to the total revenue generated by a company or business from sales of goods or services within a specific period. It indicates the overall financial inflow before deducting any expenses, often used to measure business performance and growth.
Etymology
The word "der Umsatz" comes from German, where "um" means around or about, and "satz" means setting or placing. Originally, it described the act of turning or changing. Over time, it evolved to mean turnover or sales volume in a financial context.
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"Der Umsatz" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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