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Jahresumsatz
📊 What exactly is 'der Jahresumsatz'?
The German noun Jahresumsatz refers to the total value of all sales of goods and services achieved by a company within a fiscal year. It's a key metric for assessing a company's economic performance. It is calculated before deducting costs and taxes.
The article is always der, because the base word 'Umsatz' (turnover, revenue, sales) is masculine, and 'Jahr' (year) merely specifies the timeframe (it's a compound noun: das Jahr + der Umsatz).
Article rules for der, die, and das
-tz → almost always masculine.
🧐 Grammar in Detail: Der Jahresumsatz
The word 'Jahresumsatz' is a masculine noun. Here are the declension tables:
Singular
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der | Jahresumsatz |
| Genitive | des | Jahresumsatzes |
| Dative | dem | Jahresumsatz(e) |
| Accusative | den | Jahresumsatz |
Plural
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Jahresumsätze |
| Genitive | der | Jahresumsätze |
| Dative | den | Jahresumsätzen |
| Accusative | die | Jahresumsätze |
Note: The plural 'Jahresumsätze' is used when comparing the revenues of multiple years or multiple companies.
📝 Example Sentences
- Der Jahresumsatz des Unternehmens stieg im letzten Jahr um 10%.
(The company's annual revenue increased by 10% last year.) - Wir müssen den Jahresumsatz für den Geschäftsbericht berechnen.
(We need to calculate the annual turnover for the annual report.) - Im Vergleich der Jahresumsätze der letzten fünf Jahre zeigt sich ein klares Wachstum.
(Comparing the annual revenues of the last five years shows clear growth.) - Dem Management wurde der aktuelle Jahresumsatz präsentiert.
(The current annual revenue was presented to the management.)
💡 How to Use 'Jahresumsatz'?
The term Jahresumsatz is primarily used in economic and financial contexts. It is central to:
- Geschäftsberichte (Annual Reports): To present financial performance.
- Wirtschaftsnachrichten (Business News): When reporting on company results.
- Finanzanalysen (Financial Analyses): As a basis for comparisons and valuations.
- Investitionsentscheidungen (Investment Decisions): Investors often look at the Jahresumsatz as an indicator of a company's size and growth potential.
One should not confuse 'Jahresumsatz' with 'Gewinn' (profit). The Umsatz is the income before deducting costs, whereas the Gewinn is the amount remaining after deducting all costs (Umsatz - Kosten = Gewinn).
🧠 Mnemonics and Memory Aids
How to remember the article and meaning?
Article 'der': Think of the base word 'der Umsatz'. Since 'Umsatz' (turnover/sales) is masculine, the compound 'Jahresumsatz' is also masculine. Imagine a sales MAN ('der') *presenting his annual* ('Jahr') *sales figures* ('Umsatz').
Meaning: 'Jahr' (year) + 'Umsatz' (turnover/revenue) = *What was 'turned over' (sold) in a* year. It's the sum of all income 'turned over' during the year.
🔄 Synonyms and Related Terms
Synonyms (Similar Meaning)
- Jahreserlös: Often used synonymously, emphasizes the proceeds aspect. (Erlös = proceeds)
- Gesamtumsatz (eines Jahres): Emphasizes the total sum for the year. (Gesamt = total)
- Bruttoumsatz (eines Jahres): Highlights that it is gross revenue before deductions. (Brutto = gross)
Antonyms / Related Terms
- Jahresgewinn/Jahresüberschuss: Annual profit/net income (what's left after costs are deducted from revenue - not a direct antonym of revenue).
- Jahresverlust: Annual loss (when costs exceed revenue - opposite of profit).
- Kosten: Costs/expenses (the deductions from revenue).
⚠️ Caution: Do not confuse with Bilanzsumme (balance sheet total - total assets/liabilities) or Eigenkapital (equity - owners' capital).
😄 A Little Joke
Fragt der Chef den Buchhalter: "Wie schaffen wir es, unseren Jahresumsatz dieses Jahr zu verdoppeln?"
Antwortet der Buchhalter: "Ganz einfach, Chef! Wir zählen ihn zweimal!"
(The boss asks the accountant: "How can we manage to double our annual revenue this year?"
The accountant replies: "Easy, boss! We'll count it twice!")
📜 A Poem About Annual Revenue
Das Jahr neigt sich, die Zahlen rollen,
Was Kassen einst zum Klingen tollen.
Der Jahresumsatz, stolz und klar,
Zeigt, was die Firma leistet, Jahr für Jahr.
Verkauft, geliefert, viel erreicht,
Die Summe steht, nichts wird verschweicht.
Ein Maß für Fleiß und Strategie,
Doch Achtung: Kosten kommen Knie an Knie!
(The year ends, the numbers roll in,
What once made cash registers happily spin.
The annual revenue, proud and clear,
Shows what the company achieves, year after year.
Sold, delivered, much attained,
The sum is there, nothing's restrained.
A measure of diligence and strategy,
But beware: costs follow closely!)
❓ A Little Riddle
Ich wachse mit Verkäufen Jahr um Jahr,
Bin eine Zahl, ganz wunderbar.
Man misst Erfolg oft nur an mir,
Doch bin ich nicht der Reingewinn, glaub mir!
Was bin ich?... Der Jahresumsatz
(I grow with sales year by year,
I am a number, quite wonderful, my dear.
Success is often measured by me alone,
But I'm not the net profit, be it known!
What am I?
... The annual revenue / der Jahresumsatz)
🧩 Word Components and Trivia
The term 'Jahresumsatz' is a compound noun (Kompositum), composed of:
- Jahr (das): Refers to the period of 12 months (usually the fiscal year).
- Umsatz (der): Denotes the value of goods or services sold (turnover, revenue, sales). The 's' in between is a linking element ('Fugen-s') often used in German compound words.
Trivia: In international contexts, the English terms 'Revenue' or 'Turnover' are often used. 'Revenue' is generally more common in US English contexts, while 'Turnover' is frequent in UK English.
📝 Summary: is it der, die or das Jahresumsatz?
The noun 'Jahresumsatz' is masculine. The correct article is der Jahresumsatz. It refers to the total amount of income generated by a company from its sales within one year (annual revenue/turnover).