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Umsatz

turnover

noun UM-zats Rare
People & Society Money

Origin: from umsetzen 'to turn over'

Also means

revenue

Usage Note

Umsatz is a company's turnover or revenue, the total value of sales before costs, not to be confused with Gewinn (profit). The plural is Umsätze. A firm macht or erzielt Umsatz. The verb umsetzen means both to turn over and to implement.

Examples

"Das Unternehmen steigerte seinen Umsatz um zehn Prozent."

Natural Translation

The company increased its turnover by ten percent.

Literal Translation

The company increased its turnover by ten percent.

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