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To achieve a profit, a surplus, or a specific result through economic activity.
Das Unternehmen konnte im letzten Quartal einen Gewinn von zwei Millionen Euro erwirtschaften.
The company was able to generate a profit of two million euros in the last quarter.
The prefix 'er-' is inseparable and always stays attached to the verb. It often expresses that a result is successfully achieved through an action.
Ich hoffe, dass die Firma bald wieder Gewinne erwirtschaftet.
I hope that the company will soon generate profits again.
This verb is almost always combined with economic results. Typical objects are 'einen Gewinn' (a profit), 'einen Überschuss' (a surplus), 'Umsatz' (revenue), or also 'einen Verlust' (a loss) with 'erwirtschaften' (to generate).
Trotz der Krise konnte ein kleiner Überschuss erwirtschaftet werden.
Despite the crisis, a small surplus was able to be generated.
'Erwirtschaften' (to generate) belongs to business language. It is often found in annual reports, business news, and specialist articles.
Der Konzern hat im letzten Jahr einen Rekordumsatz erwirtschaftet.
The corporation generated record revenue last year.
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.
Das Unternehmen erwirtschaftet in diesem Jahr einen hohen Gewinn.
The company is generating a high profit this year.
Als Verkäufer verdient Laura jeden Monat ein festes Gehalt.
As a salesclerk, Laura earns a fixed salary every month.
