German word

Umsatz

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊmˌzats/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsales

Example

Die Umsätze des Unternehmens sind zurückgegangen.

The company's sales have declined.

Illustration for Umsatz (sales)

More examples

Im Laden gibt es heute viel Umsatz.

The store is recording high sales today.

Core concept

A running total of money generated by selling goods or services during a set period.

Common phrases

  • viel Umsatz

    high sales

  • wenig Umsatz

    low sales

Similar words

Einnahmen: The total money received for sales and services.
Gewinn: The amount remaining after subtracting all expenses from total income.
Erlös: Revenue gained from a sale, exchange, or other transaction.

Definition in German

Umsatz ist die Gesamtsumme des Geldes, das ein Unternehmen durch Verkäufe in einem bestimmten Zeitraum einnimmt.

Word origin

Umsatz is a noun formed from the verb umsetzen, meaning 'to move or convert', and acquired its commercial sense of money turned over through sales.

Usage tips

  • Umsatz is the total revenue from sales, whereas Gewinn is the profit left after costs.

Other meanings

  • turnovernoun

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