German word

Einkommen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯nˌkɔmən/

Meaning

  • neuter nounincome

Example

Mein Einkommen ist gestiegen.

My income has gone up.

Illustration for Einkommen (income)

More examples

Ich habe zusätzliches Einkommen durch einen Nebenjob.

I have additional income from a side job.

Core concept

A stream of financial inflows from employment, property, investments, or public support.

Common phrases

  • das monatliche Einkommen

    monthly income

  • ein zusätzliches Einkommen

    additional income

  • ein geringes Einkommen

    low income

Similar words

Gehalt: A regular fixed salary paid to an employee each month.
Lohn: Payment for work calculated by the hour or day.
Verdienst: Money earned personally through work or services.
Nettoeinkommen: The amount remaining after tax and social insurance deductions.

Definition in German

Der Betrag an Geld, den jemand regelmäßig oder insgesamt aus Arbeit, Vermietung, Zinsen oder staatlichen Leistungen erhält.

Word origin

The noun Einkommen was formed from the verb einkommen, whose parts mean 'in' and 'come' and describe money coming in.

Usage tips

  • Einkommen is broader than Gehalt or Lohn because it can include rent, interest, and benefits, not only wages.

Opposites

  • Ausgabenexpensesnoun

Related words

  • Nettoeinkommennet incomenoun
  • Bruttoeinkommengross incomenoun
  • Einkommensniveauincome levelnoun

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