net amount / net pay
das Netto
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net amount
The amount of a product or invoice excluding VAT, possibly after discounts have been deducted; the opposite is „das Brutto“ (gross amount).
Das Netto steht auf der Rechnung neben dem Brutto.
The net amount is shown on the invoice next to the gross amount.
net pay
The wages or salary paid out after taxes and social security contributions have been deducted.
Das Netto reicht trotz der Gehaltserhöhung kaum für die gestiegenen Lebenshaltungskosten.
Despite the pay raise, the net pay is barely enough to cover the increased cost of living.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Nettos |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | das Netto | – |
| accusative | das Netto | – |
| dative | dem Netto | – |
| genitive | des Nettos | – |
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On invoices and in pricing, „das Netto“ (the net amount) refers to the amount before VAT or after a deduction. Together with „Gehalt“ (salary), „Lohn“ (wages), or „ausgezahlt“ (paid out), it refers to the income left after deductions.
Auf der Rechnung stehen das Netto, die Mehrwertsteuer und der Gesamtbetrag.
The invoice shows the net amount, VAT, and total amount.
Wie hoch ist eigentlich dein Netto im Monat?
How much is your net pay per month, anyway?
In accounting and on invoices, „das Netto“ (the net amount) often appears with „Betrag“ (amount), „Preis“ (price), or „Rechnung“ (invoice). Typical collocations are „den Nettobetrag berechnen“ (to calculate the net amount) and „Mehrwertsteuer auf das Netto aufschlagen“ (to add VAT to the net amount).
Das Netto der Rechnung beträgt 850 Euro, danach kommen noch 161,50 Euro Mehrwertsteuer hinzu.
The net amount on the invoice is 850 euros; another 161.50 euros in VAT is then added.
When it means income, „das Netto“ (net pay) is often used in contexts involving „monatliches Netto“ (monthly net pay), „Nettoverdienst“ (net earnings), or „Nettoeinkommen“ (net income). The word is frequently used in conversations about salary, expenses, and the cost of living.
Nach der Mieterhöhung bleibt von meinem monatlichen Netto nur wenig zum Sparen übrig.
After the rent increase, there is very little of my monthly net pay left to save.
