German VERB C1 Rank 9633

erwirtschaften

to generate

erwirtschaften – erwirtschaftete – hat erwirtschaftet

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Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry erwirtschaften, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.

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erwirtschaften vs verdienen

to earn / deserve

Both verbs can be associated with money or profit. „Verdienen“ mainly refers to money a person receives as income or payment; „erwirtschaften“ emphasizes that an economic activity produces a profit or surplus. „Verdienen“ usually fits income, while „erwirtschaften“ is more appropriate for a company’s results.

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erwirtschaften

Das Unternehmen erwirtschaftet in diesem Jahr einen hohen Gewinn.

The company is generating a high profit this year.

verdienen

Als Verkäufer verdient Laura jeden Monat ein festes Gehalt.

As a salesclerk, Laura earns a fixed salary every month.

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