German word

Bilanz

Pronunciation

IPA/biˈlants/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbalance sheet

Example

Die Bilanz des Unternehmens zeigt einen Gewinn.

The company's balance sheet shows a profit.

Illustration for Bilanz (balance sheet)

More examples

Lass uns kurz Bilanz ziehen.

Let's briefly take stock.

Core concept

An organized weighing of what an organization owns against what it owes, producing both a financial record and a clear overall assessment.

Common phrases

  • kurz Bilanz ziehen

    briefly take stock

Similar words

Fazit: A brief concluding statement that captures the main point of a discussion.
Ergebnis: The outcome reached after an exam, process, or discussion.
Resümee: A brief summary reflecting on the content or experience reviewed.

Definition in German

Bilanz ist eine Aufstellung, die Vermögen und Schulden eines Unternehmens zu einem Stichtag gegenüberstellt und so das Eigenkapital ausweist.

Word origin

The noun was borrowed through Italian bilancia from Late Latin bilanx, a term for a balance with two pans, before acquiring its accounting sense.

Usage tips

  • Bilanz ziehen means to take stock or review results, so it can describe a general assessment as well as a financial statement.

Other meanings

  • financial statementnoun
  • recordnoun

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