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yield
The yield or result obtained from an activity such as a harvest, mining, or a production process.
Die Ausbeute bei der diesjährigen Weinlese war trotz des trockenen Sommers überraschend hoch.
The yield from this year's grape harvest was surprisingly high despite the dry summer.
loot
All the objects or amounts of money obtained in a crime, especially a robbery or theft; the loot.
Nach dem Banküberfall versteckten die Räuber die gesamte Ausbeute in einem alten Schuppen.
After the bank robbery, the robbers hid all the loot in an old shed.
The word 'Ausbeute' comes from the verb 'ausbeuten' (to exploit / extract), which means 'to make something usable' or 'to obtain'. The prefix 'aus-' emphasizes taking out or extracting something.
Die Firma beutet die Rohstoffe des Landes aus.
The company exploits the country's raw materials.
The context makes the meaning clear. In connection with agriculture, mining, or production, it means the yield. In the context of crime, such as theft or robbery, it means the loot.
Die Ausbeute der Apfelernte war dieses Jahr sehr gut.
The yield from the apple harvest was very good this year.
In the sense of 'Ertrag' (yield), 'Ausbeute' is often used with adjectives such as 'reichlich' (abundant), 'gering' (low), 'gut' (good), or 'mager' (meager). Typical verbs are 'erhöhen' (to increase) or 'verbessern' (to improve).
Durch den neuen Dünger konnte die Ausbeute deutlich erhöht werden.
The new fertilizer made it possible to significantly increase the yield.
When it is about 'Beute' (loot), 'Ausbeute' is often combined with verbs such as 'teilen' (to divide/share), 'verstecken' (to hide), or 'sichern' (to secure).
Die Diebe stritten sich darüber, wie sie die Ausbeute teilen sollten.
The thieves argued about how they should divide the loot.
prey / loot
In a theft, die Beute and die Ausbeute can refer to the same objects or amounts of money obtained. Beute primarily names the stolen goods themselves, while Ausbeute focuses more strongly on the total amount or the result of the act.
Die gesamte Ausbeute aus dem Einbruch bestand aus Geld und Schmuck.
All the loot from the burglary consisted of money and jewelry.
Die Polizei fand einen Teil der Beute aus dem Einbruch.
The police found some of the loot from the burglary.
