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Einnahme

revenue

noun EYN-nah-me Less Common
People & Society Money

Origin: from 'einnehmen' (to take in)

Also means

capture

Usage Note

Einnahme mostly means money taken in, usually plural die Einnahmen ('the takings/income'), the opposite of Ausgaben ('expenses'). It also covers the military 'capture' of a town and the 'taking' of medication, all from einnehmen.

Examples

"Die Einnahmen sind stark gestiegen."

Natural Translation

The revenues have risen sharply.

Literal Translation

The revenues are strongly risen.

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