German Conversation · Level 109
45 words
German word
Zuwachs
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtsuːvaks/
Meaning
- masculine nounincrease
Example
Wir haben einen deutlichen Zuwachs an Bestellungen.
We have seen a noticeable increase in orders.
More examples
Im letzten Jahr betrug der Zuwachs der Exportwerte etwa zehn Prozent.
Last year, the increase in export values was about ten percent.
Core concept
A growing quantity leaves a visible surplus beyond its earlier level.
Common phrases
ein Zuwachs an Neukunden
an increase in new customers
ein Zuwachs von 10 Prozent
an increase of 10 percent
jährlicher Zuwachs
annual increase
Similar words
Anstieg: A short-term upward change in a figure or rate.
Zunahme: A gradual increase in an amount or frequency.
Wachstum: Growth in size or scale over an extended period.
Erhöhung: A deliberate increase in a numerical level or fee.
Definition in German
Das Anwachsen oder der zusätzliche Anteil an einer vorhandenen Menge, oft quantifizierbar.
Word origin
Zuwachs is a noun derived from zuwachsen, whose separable prefix zu indicates growth toward or onto an existing quantity.
Usage tips
- Zuwachs often describes a result or amount rather than the process itself, while Wachstum more generally names growth as a process or condition.