die Einnahme
die Einnahme in 30 Seconds
- Die Einnahme means money coming in (revenue), taking medicine (intake), or capturing a city (taking control).
- In financial contexts, it is most frequently used in the plural form: die Einnahmen.
- It is a feminine noun (die) and is derived from the verb 'einnehmen'.
- Key contexts include business accounting, pharmacy instructions, and military history.
The German noun die Einnahme is a multifaceted term that English speakers primarily encounter in financial, medical, and historical contexts. At its core, it describes the act of 'taking in' or the result of that taking. In a financial sense, it refers to money received by a business or an individual, often translated as 'revenue,' 'receipts,' or 'income.' Unlike 'das Einkommen,' which usually refers to a person's salary or total earnings, die Einnahme (often used in the plural die Einnahmen) focuses on the specific flow of cash coming into a register or a budget. It is the lifeblood of accounting and business management, representing every Euro that crosses the threshold of an enterprise before expenses are deducted.
- Financial Context
- Refers to revenue or gross receipts. For example, a shopkeeper counts the daily receipts at closing time.
Die monatliche Einnahme des Cafés ist diesen Sommer deutlich gestiegen.
Beyond money, die Einnahme is the standard term for the 'intake' or 'taking' of medication. When a doctor explains how to use a prescription, they will discuss the Regelmäßige Einnahme (regular intake). This usage is vital for safety and health, ensuring that patients understand when and how to consume their medicine. It implies the physical act of swallowing or administering a substance into the body.
- Medical Context
- The act of taking medicine. Doctors often check if the 'Einnahme' happened before or after a meal.
Bitte achten Sie auf die korrekte Einnahme der Tabletten.
Lastly, in a historical or military context, die Einnahme signifies the 'capture' or 'taking' of a city, a fortress, or a territory. This derives from the verb 'einnehmen' meaning to occupy or take possession of. When historians discuss the fall of Berlin or the capture of a strategic hill, they use this term to describe the moment the defending force lost control to the attacking one. This breadth of meaning makes the word essential for students of German history and current events alike.
- Military/Historical Context
- The capture or occupation of a place. It describes the transition of power during a conflict.
Die Einnahme der Stadt dauerte nur wenige Tage.
Ohne diese Einnahme können wir die Miete nicht bezahlen.
Die Einnahme von Antibiotika sollte man nicht vorzeitig abbrechen.
Using die Einnahme correctly requires an understanding of its grammatical role as a feminine noun and its common pluralization in financial contexts. When you are discussing money, you will frequently find it in the plural form die Einnahmen. For example, when a company releases its annual report, it lists its 'Gesamteinnahmen' (total revenues). In a sentence, you might say, 'Die Einnahmen aus dem Ticketverkauf waren rekordverdächtig' (The revenue from ticket sales was record-breaking). Notice that even though 'revenue' is often singular in English, German prefers the plural to indicate multiple sources or instances of income.
Wir müssen unsere Einnahmen und Ausgaben genau dokumentieren.
In medical instructions, the singular is almost always used. You will see it on pill bottles: 'Einnahme: 3-mal täglich eine Tablette' (Intake: one tablet three times a day). It functions as a formal noun describing the action. If you are talking to a pharmacist, you might ask, 'Gibt es bei der Einnahme dieses Medikaments Nebenwirkungen?' (Are there side effects when taking this medication?). Here, the preposition 'bei' triggers the dative case, changing 'die' to 'der'.
- Grammatical Tip
- Since 'Einnahme' is a noun derived from the verb 'einnehmen', it often takes a genitive object or a prepositional phrase with 'von' to describe what is being taken.
Die Einnahme von Vitaminen ist im Winter besonders wichtig.
In more advanced usage, you will see 'Einnahme' in compound nouns. These are incredibly common in German bureaucracy and business. Words like Steuereinnahmen (tax revenues), Haupteinnahmequelle (main source of income), and Einnahmeüberschuss (revenue surplus) are standard terms. When using these, the same grammatical rules apply. For instance, 'Der Staat freut sich über hohe Steuereinnahmen' (The state is pleased with high tax revenues).
Die Einnahmequelle ist versiegt.
Finally, when discussing the results of an event, such as a charity gala, you would say, 'Die Einnahmen kommen einem guten Zweck zugute' (The proceeds go to a good cause). In this context, 'Einnahmen' is synonymous with 'proceeds' or 'takings'. It emphasizes the total amount collected from participants or donors.
- Common Verb Pairings
- Einnahmen erzielen (to generate revenue), Einnahmen verbuchen (to record revenue), Einnahmen steigern (to increase revenue).
Wir konnten dieses Jahr höhere Einnahmen erzielen als erwartet.
You will encounter die Einnahme in several distinct areas of daily life in Germany. First and foremost is the pharmacy (Apotheke) and the doctor's office (Arztpraxis). If you receive a prescription, the pharmacist will explain the 'Einnahmevorschriften' (instructions for taking the medicine). You might hear: 'Achten Sie auf die regelmäßige Einnahme' or 'Die Einnahme sollte auf nüchternen Magen erfolgen' (It should be taken on an empty stomach). In these settings, the word is indispensable for health and safety communications.
Der Arzt erklärte mir die Einnahme der Tropfen ganz genau.
In the world of news and business, die Einnahmen is a staple word in financial reporting. If you listen to the 'Tagesschau' or read the 'Handelsblatt', you will hear about 'Steuereinnahmen' (tax revenues) or the 'Einnahmen' of major corporations like Volkswagen or Siemens. It is often contrasted with 'Ausgaben' (expenses). A common news headline might be: 'Sinkende Einnahmen belasten den Bundeshaushalt' (Falling revenues are weighing on the federal budget). This makes it a key vocabulary word for anyone interested in politics, economics, or general current events in the German-speaking world.
- At the Market
- Even at a small flea market or Christmas market, organizers talk about the 'Stand-Einnahmen'—the money made at their stall.
Wie hoch waren die Einnahmen am Ende des Tages?
Furthermore, if you are a student or a fan of history, you will find this word in documentaries and history books. It describes the pivotal moments of war. 'Die Einnahme der Bastille' (The storming/taking of the Bastille) is a famous example from French history described in German. You will hear it in narrations describing strategic victories and the shifting borders of empires. It conveys a sense of finality and tactical success.
- News & Media
- Used in reports about city sieges or the occupation of strategic points in modern conflicts.
Die Nachrichten berichteten über die Einnahme des Hafens.
Lastly, in the context of sports or events, you'll hear it regarding 'Zuschauereinnahmen' (gate receipts). If a football club like FC Bayern Munich has a home game, the 'Einnahmen' from ticket sales and catering are a major topic of discussion in sports management circles. This demonstrates how the word permeates various sectors of society from the personal health level to the macro-economic and historical levels.
One of the most frequent mistakes English learners make is confusing die Einnahme with das Einkommen. While both relate to money coming in, they are not interchangeable. Das Einkommen specifically refers to an individual's personal income or salary (what you earn from your job). In contrast, die Einnahme refers to revenue or receipts, typically in a business or transactional context. If you say 'Mein monatliches Einnahme ist hoch,' it sounds like you are a business rather than a person. For a salary, use 'Einkommen' or 'Gehalt'.
Another common error involves the pluralization. In English, 'revenue' is often uncountable. In German, when talking about financial totals, the plural die Einnahmen is much more natural and common than the singular. Learners often forget to add the '-n' at the end. For example, 'Die Einnahmen der Firma' sounds much more professional than 'Die Einnahme der Firma' unless you are referring to a single specific payment.
- Singular vs. Plural
- Singular: Taking a pill (Einnahme einer Tablette). Plural: Business revenues (Die Einnahmen des Ladens).
Die Einnahmen (plural) sind dieses Quartal gesunken.
In the medical context, learners sometimes use 'nehmen' (the verb) when they should use the noun 'Einnahme' in formal writing. For instance, instead of writing 'The taking of the medicine is important,' they might try to force a verbal construction that doesn't fit the formal style of a medical report. Remember that German loves nominalization (turning actions into nouns); die Einnahme is the perfect example of this.
- Preposition Pitfall
- When talking about medicine, use 'von'. 'Die Einnahme von Aspirin'. Don't use 'mit' or 'aus' here.
Lastly, don't confuse Einnahme with Aufnahme. While Aufnahme can mean 'recording' or 'reception' (into a hospital or club), Einnahme is specifically for swallowing (medicine) or taking over (a city). Using Aufnahme for medicine is a common mistake that sounds quite odd to a native ear, as it implies being admitted to the medicine rather than consuming it.
German has several words for money coming in, and choosing the right one depends on the context. Die Einnahme is the most general term for business revenue. Let's compare it to its close relatives:
- Einkommen
- Personal income. Used for individuals, taxes, and social statistics. Focuses on what a person earns.
- Umsatz
- Sales/Turnover. Specifically the total value of goods or services sold. While 'Einnahmen' are the literal cash coming in, 'Umsatz' is a more formal accounting term for sales volume.
- Gewinn / Profit
- Profit. This is what remains after expenses (Ausgaben) are subtracted from the revenues (Einnahmen).
In the medical sense, die Einnahme is almost unique for the act of taking pills. However, you might encounter die Anwendung (application) if the medicine is a cream or ointment, or die Verabreichung (administration) if a doctor is giving the medicine to a patient. Einnahme implies that the patient is the one doing the 'taking'.
Die Einnahme erfolgt oral, während die Anwendung der Salbe äußerlich ist.
Regarding the military or historical sense of 'taking' or 'capture', you could also use die Eroberung (conquest). While Einnahme focuses on the moment of taking control, Eroberung often implies a longer, more heroic or aggressive process of conquering. You 'take' (einnehmen) a city, but you 'conquer' (erobern) a whole country.
- Besetzung
- Occupation. This refers to the state of holding a territory after the 'Einnahme' has occurred.
Es gibt einen großen Unterschied zwischen Umsatz und tatsächlicher Einnahme.
How Formal Is It?
"Die Einnahmen-Überschuss-Rechnung wurde fristgerecht eingereicht."
"Die Einnahme der Tabletten sollte nicht vergessen werden."
"Wie war die Einnahme heute auf dem Flohmarkt?"
"Hast du heute Einnahmen für dein Sparschwein bekommen?"
"Fette Einnahmen am Start!"
Fun Fact
The word 'Einnahme' shares its root with 'Angenehm' (pleasant), which literally means something that is 'easy to take in' or 'acceptable'.
Pronunciation Guide
- Pronouncing the 'h' in 'nahme' (it is silent and only serves to lengthen the 'a').
- Mixing up the 'ei' sound with 'ie' (it should be 'eye', not 'ee').
- Forgetting the second 'n' sound, making it sound like 'Ein-ame'.
- Pronouncing the final 'e' as 'ee' instead of a neutral schwa.
- Stressing the second syllable instead of the first.
Difficulty Rating
Common in news and medical labels, but easy to recognize.
Requires distinguishing from 'Einkommen' and 'Umsatz'.
Pronunciation of 'ah' and 'e' needs care.
Very clear and distinct sounding word.
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
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Grammar to Know
Nominalization of Verbs
einnehmen -> die Einnahme
Feminine Noun Declension
Die Einnahme (Nom), Der Einnahme (Gen/Dat), Die Einnahme (Acc)
Plural formation with -n
Einnahme + n = Einnahmen
Genitive attributes with nouns
Die Einnahme des Medikaments
Prepositional objects with 'von'
Die Einnahme von Geld
Examples by Level
Meine Einnahme heute ist zehn Euro.
My taking today is ten euros.
Simple singular noun used as a subject.
Das ist eine kleine Einnahme.
That is a small receipt/income.
Used with an adjective 'kleine' in the nominative case.
Hast du eine Einnahme?
Do you have an income/taking?
Interrogative sentence with accusative 'eine Einnahme'.
Die Einnahme ist für das Eis.
The money (taking) is for the ice cream.
Definite article 'die' used for a specific amount.
Hier ist die Einnahme.
Here is the money received.
Demonstrative use of the noun.
Viel Einnahme ist gut.
A lot of income is good.
Used with 'viel' (uninflected here).
Keine Einnahme heute.
No income today.
Negation with 'keine'.
Die Einnahme kommt in die Box.
The taking goes into the box.
Subject of a simple movement sentence.
Die Einnahmen des Geschäfts sind stabil.
The shop's revenues are stable.
Plural form 'Einnahmen' used for business revenue.
Die Einnahme der Medizin ist wichtig.
Taking the medicine is important.
Singular form used for medical intake.
Wir zählen die Einnahmen am Abend.
We count the takings in the evening.
Accusative plural 'die Einnahmen'.
Die Einnahme erfolgt vor dem Essen.
The intake takes place before the meal.
Formal medical instruction style.
Gibt es heute hohe Einnahmen?
Are there high revenues today?
Plural with adjective 'hohe'.
Die Einnahme von Tabletten hilft.
Taking tablets helps.
Genitive-like construction with 'von'.
Unsere Einnahmen sinken leider.
Our revenues are unfortunately falling.
Plural subject with possessive 'unsere'.
Die Einnahme war gestern sehr hoch.
The taking was very high yesterday.
Past tense 'war' with singular subject.
Der Verkauf ist eine wichtige Einnahmequelle.
Sales are an important source of income.
Compound noun 'Einnahmequelle'.
Nach der Einnahme des Medikaments darf man nicht Auto fahren.
After taking the medication, one must not drive.
Dative after 'nach' and genitive 'des Medikaments'.
Die Steuereinnahmen des Staates sind gestiegen.
The state's tax revenues have increased.
Compound noun 'Steuereinnahmen'.
Das Unternehmen verbucht hohe Einnahmen aus dem Export.
The company records high revenues from exports.
Verb 'verbuchen' often used with Einnahmen.
Die Einnahme der Stadt durch die Armee war schnell.
The capture of the city by the army was quick.
Historical/Military context.
Wie hoch sind die monatlichen Einnahmen?
How high are the monthly revenues?
Adjective 'monatlichen' inflected for plural.
Er vergaß die Einnahme seiner Vitamine.
He forgot to take his vitamins.
Accusative singular 'die Einnahme'.
Die Einnahmen decken kaum die Kosten.
The revenues barely cover the costs.
Verb 'decken' (to cover) in a financial sense.
Der Einnahmeüberschuss wird reinvestiert.
The revenue surplus is being reinvested.
Technical compound 'Einnahmeüberschuss'.
Die Einnahme von Schmerzmitteln sollte begrenzt sein.
The intake of painkillers should be limited.
Passive construction with 'sollte'.
Infolge der Einnahme der Festung endete der Krieg.
As a result of the capture of the fortress, the war ended.
Genitive after 'infolge'.
Die Einnahmen aus der Mehrwertsteuer sind gesunken.
Revenues from value-added tax have fallen.
Specific economic terminology.
Bei regelmäßiger Einnahme verbessert sich der Zustand.
With regular intake, the condition improves.
Dative 'Einnahme' after 'bei'.
Das Projekt generiert derzeit keine Einnahmen.
The project is currently generating no revenue.
Verb 'generieren' (to generate).
Die Einnahme-Ausgabe-Rechnung ist für Kleinunternehmer wichtig.
The revenue-expense calculation is important for small business owners.
Compound word with hyphens.
Die Einnahme der Stadt erfolgte ohne Gegenwehr.
The capture of the city took place without resistance.
Formal historical description.
Die fiskalischen Einnahmen hängen stark von der Konjunktur ab.
Fiscal revenues depend heavily on the economic cycle.
Academic/Professional register.
Eine missbräuchliche Einnahme von Medikamenten ist gefährlich.
Abusive intake of medication is dangerous.
Use of 'missbräuchlich' (abusive/misused).
Die Einnahme der Bastille markiert den Beginn der Revolution.
The storming of the Bastille marks the beginning of the revolution.
Specific historical reference.
Wir müssen die Einnahmenseite des Haushalts sanieren.
We must restructure the revenue side of the budget.
Compound 'Einnahmenseite' (revenue side).
Die Einnahme von Hormonen kann das System beeinflussen.
The intake of hormones can influence the system.
Formal medical/scientific context.
Durch die Einnahme strategischer Punkte wurde der Sieg gesichert.
The victory was secured by taking strategic points.
Plural genitive 'strategischer Punkte'.
Die Einnahmen-Überschuss-Rechnung (EÜR) ist ein vereinfachtes Verfahren.
The revenue-surplus calculation (EÜR) is a simplified procedure.
Specific legal/accounting term.
Die Einnahme der neuen Position erforderte Mut.
Taking the new position required courage.
Metaphorical/Abstract use.
Die Einnahmen aus Kapitalvermögen unterliegen der Abgeltungsteuer.
Income from capital assets is subject to the flat-rate withholding tax.
Highly technical legal German.
Die chronische Einnahme dieses Mittels führt zu Abhängigkeit.
Chronic intake of this agent leads to dependency.
Clinical medical register.
Die Einnahme der Stadt durch die Alliierten war ein Wendepunkt.
The capture of the city by the Allies was a turning point.
Historical analysis register.
Einnahmeausfälle in Milliardenhöhe drohen dem Fiskus.
Revenue losses in the billions threaten the treasury.
Journalistic economic term 'Einnahmeausfälle'.
Die Einnahme-Struktur des Konzerns ist hochkomplex.
The company's revenue structure is highly complex.
Management/Consulting register.
Die feindliche Einnahme des Vorortes wurde verurteilt.
The hostile capture of the suburb was condemned.
Political/Diplomatic register.
Die Einnahme von Nahrungsergänzungsmitteln ist umstritten.
The intake of dietary supplements is controversial.
Formal academic debate.
Die Einnahme der gegnerischen Stellung erfolgte im Morgengrauen.
The capture of the opposing position took place at dawn.
Literary/Military narrative.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
— Income and expenses. The basic balance of any budget.
Wir müssen Einnahmen und Ausgaben vergleichen.
— A reliable source of income.
Diese Mietwohnung ist eine sichere Einnahmequelle.
— To miss a dose of medication.
Ich habe die Einnahme meiner Tablette verpasst.
— Revenue from ticket sales.
Die Einnahmen aus Ticketverkäufen waren enttäuschend.
— A one-time payment or receipt of money.
Das Erbe war eine einmalige Einnahme.
— Recommended for intake/consumption.
Dieses Vitamin ist zur täglichen Einnahme empfohlen.
— To refuse to take (medicine) or refuse to accept (money).
Das Kind verweigert die Einnahme des Hustensafts.
— To record or log receipts in accounting.
Alle Einnahmen müssen sofort verbucht werden.
Often Confused With
Einkommen is personal income/salary; Einnahme is business revenue or medical intake.
Annahme is 'assumption' or 'acceptance' (of a package/call).
Aufnahme is 'recording', 'reception', or 'admission' (to a group).
Idioms & Expressions
— When money is coming in very fast and in large amounts (like a fountain).
Die Steuereinnahmen sprudeln dieses Jahr nur so.
Journalistic/Informal— To be on the winning or receiving side of a deal.
Bei diesem Geschäft stehen wir definitiv auf der Einnahmeseite.
Business— To accept something unpleasant (bitter pill to swallow).
Er musste die bittere Pille der Niederlage schlucken.
Informal— The register is ringing (meaning revenues are high).
Im Weihnachtsgeschäft klingelt die Kasse.
Informal— To bring in a lot of money/revenue.
Der neue Film wird viel Geld in die Kasse spülen.
Journalistic— To supplement or boost one's income.
Er arbeitet am Wochenende, um seine Einnahmen aufzubessern.
Neutral— To grab or skim off revenues (often implies greed or unfairness).
Die Plattform versucht, überall Einnahmen abzugreifen.
Informal/Critical— To use revenues to fill gaps in a budget.
Die neuen Einnahmen sollen die Löcher im Budget stopfen.
Political— A very productive source of income.
Sein YouTube-Kanal ist eine sprudelnde Einnahmequelle.
Informal— When costs or losses wash away all the revenue.
Die Inflation hat unsere Einnahmen weggeschwemmt.
MetaphoricalEasily Confused
Both refer to money coming in.
Umsatz is total sales volume. Einnahmen are literal cash receipts. In small businesses they are often the same, but in large accounting they differ.
Der Umsatz war hoch, aber die tatsächlichen Einnahmen kamen erst später.
Both mean 'yield' or 'return'.
Ertrag is more about the 'fruit' of an investment or effort. Einnahme is the flow of money.
Der Ertrag der Aktien war gut.
Both relate to getting money.
Gehalt is a fixed monthly salary for employees. Einnahme is revenue for a business or freelancer.
Mein Gehalt wird am Monatsende überwiesen.
Synonyms for income.
Einkünfte is a formal term used in tax law for different types of income.
Er hat Einkünfte aus Kapitalvermögen.
General word for money earned.
Verdienst focuses on what you deserve/earn for your work. Einnahme focuses on the transaction.
Sein Verdienst als Kellner ist inklusive Trinkgeld gut.
Sentence Patterns
Die Einnahme von [Noun] ist [Adjective].
Die Einnahme von Vitaminen ist gesund.
Die Einnahmen sind [Adjective].
Die Einnahmen sind hoch.
Nach der Einnahme [Genitive Noun] ...
Nach der Einnahme des Medikaments schläft er.
[Noun] ist eine wichtige Einnahmequelle.
Werbung ist eine wichtige Einnahmequelle.
Die Einnahmen aus [Dative Noun] belaufen sich auf ...
Die Einnahmen aus dem Verkauf belaufen sich auf 1000 Euro.
Trotz der Einnahme [Genitive Noun] ...
Trotz der Einnahme der Arznei geht es ihm schlecht.
Die Einnahmeseite des Budgets bedarf einer [Noun].
Die Einnahmeseite des Budgets bedarf einer Korrektur.
Infolge der Einnahme [Genitive Noun] kam es zu ...
Infolge der Einnahme der Stadt kam es zu Plünderungen.
Word Family
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How to Use It
High in business, medical, and news domains.
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Using 'Einnahme' for personal salary.
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Einkommen or Gehalt
Einnahme refers to business revenue or receipts, not a person's fixed wage.
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Saying 'Die Einnahme von Essen'.
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Nahrungsaufnahme or Essen
Einnahme is for medicine or specific substances, not general food consumption.
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Forgetting the plural '-n' in business contexts.
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Die Einnahmen der Firma.
Business revenue is almost always referred to in the plural in German.
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Confusing 'Einnahme' with 'Annahme'.
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Einnahme (taking) vs Annahme (assumption).
These sound similar but have completely different meanings. Annahme is about accepting something or assuming a fact.
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Pronouncing the 'h' in 'Einnahme'.
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Silent 'h'.
The 'h' is a length marker for the 'a'. Pronouncing it as a 'ch' or 'h' is a common pronunciation error.
Tips
Always Feminine
Remember that 'Einnahme' is always feminine. Use 'die Einnahme' in the nominative and accusative, and 'der Einnahme' in the dative and genitive.
Business Plural
In business contexts, use the plural 'Einnahmen'. It sounds more natural when discussing general revenue or financial reports.
Medicine Instructions
Look for 'Einnahme' on German medicine bottles. It will tell you if you should take it 'vor' (before), 'zu' (with), or 'nach' (after) a meal.
The 'In-Take' Rule
Think of 'Ein' as 'In' and 'Nahme' as 'Take'. If you are taking something in (money, medicine, a city), it is an Einnahme.
History Books
When reading about wars in German, 'Einnahme' is the word for when a city falls to the enemy. It is a very common term in documentaries.
EÜR for Freelancers
If you ever work as a freelancer in Germany, you will need to do an 'EÜR' (Einnahmen-Überschuss-Rechnung). It is your basic tax declaration.
Silent H
Do not pronounce the 'h' in 'nahme'. It is just there to make the 'a' sound longer. Say 'nah-muh', not 'nach-muh'.
Compound Words
German loves combining words. 'Zuschauer' (spectator) + 'Einnahmen' = 'Zuschauereinnahmen' (gate receipts). Try making your own!
News Keywords
In German news, 'Einnahmen' and 'Ausgaben' are often mentioned together. Listen for them in reports about the national budget.
Not for Salary
Never use 'Einnahme' to describe your monthly salary from an employer. Use 'Gehalt' or 'Einkommen' instead.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'EIN' (In) + 'NAHME' (Take). You are 'Taking In' money, medicine, or a city. 'In-Taking' = Einnahme.
Visual Association
Imagine a cash register opening (money in) and a person swallowing a pill (medicine in) at the same time. Both are 'Einnahme'.
Word Web
Challenge
Try to use 'Einnahme' in three different sentences today: once for money, once for a drink/food, and once for a historical fact.
Word Origin
Derived from the Middle High German 'innāme', which comes from the verb 'innemen' (modern 'einnehmen'). The components are 'ein' (into/in) and 'nehmen' (to take).
Original meaning: The act of taking something into one's possession or into a container.
Germanic. Related to the English 'intake' (though 'intake' is structured similarly, 'Einnahme' has broader financial and military meanings).Cultural Context
No specific sensitivities, but in a military context, 'Einnahme' describes occupation, which can be a sensitive historical topic.
English speakers often use 'income' for both salary and business revenue, but German splits these into 'Einkommen' and 'Einnahmen'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At the Pharmacy
- Wie ist die Einnahme?
- Vor oder nach der Einnahme?
- Regelmäßige Einnahme ist wichtig.
- Nebenwirkungen bei der Einnahme.
Business Meeting
- Die Einnahmen steigern.
- Einnahmen aus Verkäufen.
- Zusätzliche Einnahmen generieren.
- Die Einnahmen brechen ein.
History Class
- Die Einnahme der Festung.
- Nach der Einnahme der Stadt.
- Die strategische Einnahme.
- Kampflose Einnahme.
Tax Office
- Einnahmen versteuern.
- Einnahmen-Ausgaben-Rechnung.
- Belege für Einnahmen.
- Steuereinnahmen des Bundes.
Market/Store
- Die heutigen Einnahmen.
- Kasse machen und Einnahmen zählen.
- Einnahmen in die Box.
- Wenig Einnahme heute.
Conversation Starters
"Wie hoch sind die monatlichen Einnahmen deines neuen Projekts?"
"Hat der Arzt dir etwas über die Einnahme dieses Medikaments gesagt?"
"Glaubst du, dass die Einnahme von Vitaminen wirklich notwendig ist?"
"Warum sind die Steuereinnahmen in diesem Jahr so stark gestiegen?"
"Was war die wichtigste Einnahmequelle für Menschen im Mittelalter?"
Journal Prompts
Schreibe über deine monatlichen Einnahmen und Ausgaben. Woher kommt dein Geld?
Hast du schon einmal vergessen, eine Medizin einzunehmen? Beschreibe die Situation und die Einnahmevorschriften.
Stell dir vor, du hättest ein eigenes Café. Wie würdest du versuchen, deine Einnahmen zu erhöhen?
Reflektiere über ein historisches Ereignis, bei dem die Einnahme einer Stadt eine große Rolle spielte.
Ist die Einnahme von Nahrungsergänzungsmitteln in deinem Land beliebt? Warum oder warum nicht?
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, it is also very common in medicine (taking pills) and history (capturing a city). For example, 'Die Einnahme der Tabletten' means taking the tablets.
Use the plural 'Einnahmen' when talking about total financial revenue or receipts over time. Use the singular 'Einnahme' for a specific instance of taking medicine or one specific payment.
Einkommen is the salary you earn as a person. Einnahme is the revenue a business receives. A shop has 'Einnahmen', but a teacher has an 'Einkommen'.
Yes, it is fairly formal. In casual conversation about money, people might just say 'Geld, das reinkommt', but 'Einnahme' is the standard term in business and health.
No, 'Einnahme' is specifically for medicine or substances. For food, use 'Nahrungsaufnahme' (formal) or simply 'Essen'.
It means 'source of income'. For example, 'Tourismus ist eine Einnahmequelle' means tourism is a way to get money.
You say 'die Einnahme von Medizin'. For example: 'Die Einnahme von Medizin ist wichtig für die Heilung'.
Yes, it is the noun form of the verb 'einnehmen', which means to take in, to earn, or to occupy.
It means 'tax revenues'—the money the government gets from taxes.
No, but the verb 'einnehmen' can be used in 'einen Standpunkt einnehmen' (to take a stand/opinion). The noun 'Einnahme' is not used this way.
Test Yourself 180 questions
Write a simple sentence about money you received today.
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Write a sentence about taking medicine.
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Explain what an Einnahmequelle is in one sentence.
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Describe why a company needs high Einnahmen.
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Write about the historical significance of the 'Einnahme der Bastille'.
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Compare Einnahmen and Ausgaben.
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Write medical instructions for a patient.
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Use the term 'Steuereinnahmen' in a sentence about politics.
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Discuss the impact of Einnahmeausfälle on the state budget.
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Write: 'The revenue is good.'
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Write: 'We have many revenues.'
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Write: 'The revenue comes from exports.'
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Write: 'The capture of the fortress was difficult.'
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Write: 'The revenue side must be improved.'
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Write: 'Count the receipts.'
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Write: 'Missing the dose is dangerous.'
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Write: 'The surplus is 500 euros.'
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Write: 'The structure of the revenue is complex.'
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Write: 'No revenue today.'
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Write: 'The proceeds go to the children.'
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Say: 'Die Einnahme ist gut.'
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Say: 'Die Einnahmen sind hoch.'
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Say: 'Das ist eine wichtige Einnahmequelle.'
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Say: 'Die Einnahme der Stadt war schnell.'
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Say: 'Wir müssen die Einnahmeseite sanieren.'
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Say: 'Die Einnahme der Medizin.'
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Say: 'Einnahmen und Ausgaben prüfen.'
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Say: 'Ein Einnahmeüberschuss ist gut.'
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Say: 'Einnahmen aus Kapitalvermögen.'
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Say: 'Meine Einnahme.'
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Say: 'Zähle die Einnahmen.'
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Say: 'Vor der Einnahme schütteln.'
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Say: 'Die Steuereinnahmen steigen.'
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Say: 'Einnahmeverluste vermeiden.'
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Say: 'Keine Einnahme heute.'
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Say: 'Einnahmen verbuchen.'
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Say: 'Zuschauereinnahmen sind wichtig.'
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Say: 'Die Einnahmen sprudeln.'
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Say: 'Viel Einnahme.'
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Say: 'Die monatlichen Einnahmen.'
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Listen to the word: 'Einnahme'. Write it down.
Listen to the sentence: 'Die Einnahmen steigen.' What is happening?
Listen to the instruction: 'Vor der Einnahme.' When should you act?
Listen to the news: 'Steuereinnahmen sinken.' What is falling?
Listen to the report: 'Einnahme der Bastille.' What event is mentioned?
Listen: 'Zähle die Einnahmen.' What is being counted?
Listen: 'Einnahmequelle.' What does it mean?
Listen: 'Einnahmeüberschuss.' Is there more money or less?
Listen: 'Einnahmen aus Kapitalvermögen.' What kind of money is this?
Listen: 'Viel Einnahme.' Is it a little or a lot?
Listen: 'Die Einnahme der Medizin.' What is being taken?
Listen: 'Einnahmen verbuchen.' What is the person doing?
Listen: 'Zuschauereinnahmen.' Where does this money come from?
Listen: 'Einnahmeverlust.' Is this a good thing?
Listen: 'Keine Einnahme.' Did they get money?
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Summary
Die Einnahme is essential for discussing money flow (revenue), medical health (taking pills), and history (capturing cities). Example: 'Die monatliche Einnahme ist gestiegen' (The monthly revenue has increased).
- Die Einnahme means money coming in (revenue), taking medicine (intake), or capturing a city (taking control).
- In financial contexts, it is most frequently used in the plural form: die Einnahmen.
- It is a feminine noun (die) and is derived from the verb 'einnehmen'.
- Key contexts include business accounting, pharmacy instructions, and military history.
Always Feminine
Remember that 'Einnahme' is always feminine. Use 'die Einnahme' in the nominative and accusative, and 'der Einnahme' in the dative and genitive.
Business Plural
In business contexts, use the plural 'Einnahmen'. It sounds more natural when discussing general revenue or financial reports.
Medicine Instructions
Look for 'Einnahme' on German medicine bottles. It will tell you if you should take it 'vor' (before), 'zu' (with), or 'nach' (after) a meal.
The 'In-Take' Rule
Think of 'Ein' as 'In' and 'Nahme' as 'Take'. If you are taking something in (money, medicine, a city), it is an Einnahme.
Example
Unsere Einnahmen sind in diesem Quartal gestiegen.
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