Einkommen
income
Einkommen is a German noun that translates to income in English. It refers to the total amount of money received by an individual or household from all sources of earnings, such as wages, salaries, interest, dividends, and rent. Einkommen is often used in financial contexts, such as when discussing personal finances, budgeting, and taxation.
Example sentences using: Einkommen
Sein Einkommen erlaubt ihm, ein komfortables Leben zu führen.
His income allows him to lead a comfortable life.
This sentence, translated to English, showcases a common use of the term 'Einkommen', referring to someone's income as a determinant of their lifestyle or living standards.
Das Einkommen der Haushalte stieg im letzten Jahr.
The households' income rose last year.
In this example, 'Einkommen' is related to the context of economy and finance, specified for households. It is used to indicate the overall income that a household has earned.
Die Steuer auf das Einkommen ist zu hoch.
The tax on the income is too high.
This sentence expresses an opinion about a social issue, where 'Einkommen' is used in the context of tax or financial obligations.