German word

Erlös

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈløːs/

Meaning

  • masculine nounproceeds

Example

Der Erlös des Konzerts wird der Schule gespendet.

The proceeds from the concert will be donated to the school.

Illustration for Erlös (proceeds)

More examples

Beim Kuchenverkauf erzielten sie einen kleinen Erlös für den guten Zweck.

At the cake sale, they raised a small sum for a good cause.

Core concept

Money flowing in from a sale or service, often viewed as the total takings before costs.

Common phrases

  • der Erlös für den guten Zweck

    proceeds for a good cause

  • der Erlös vom Kuchenverkauf

    proceeds from the cake sale

  • ein kleiner Erlös

    small proceeds

Similar words

Einnahmen: All payments received by a person or organization for sales, services, or donations.
Einkommen: An individual's overall income from wages, business profits, or similar sources.
Gewinn: The amount remaining after costs and taxes are subtracted from income or sales.

Definition in German

Der bei Verkauf von Waren oder durch Dienstleistungen eingenommene Betrag.

Word origin

Erlös is related to the verb erlösen, built with er- and lösen, and developed a commercial sense for money obtained by selling something.

Usage tips

  • Erlös means proceeds or revenue, not Gewinn, which means profit after relevant costs are deducted.

Other meanings

  • incomenoun
  • salesnoun

Word lists with this word