Der Gewinn
Example: Der Gewinn des Unternehmens stieg im letzten Quartal deutlich.
Definition
"Der Gewinn" in finance refers to the profit or financial gain that a company or individual earns after subtracting all expenses from total revenue. It indicates the net increase in wealth resulting from business operations, such as in the phrase 'Der Gewinn des Unternehmens stieg im letzten Quartal deutlich.'
Etymology
The word "der Gewinn" comes from the German verb 'gewinnen,' meaning 'to win' or 'to gain.' It originally referred to the act of winning or obtaining something valuable. Over time, it evolved in financial contexts to mean the positive difference between income and costs, essentially the 'gain' or 'profit.' Did you know that the root 'win' in English shares a similar meaning, highlighting a common Indo-European origin?
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"Der Gewinn" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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