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budget
A financial plan that sets out the expected income and expenses for a specific period of time; the budget.
Der Bundestag hat den Etat für das kommende Haushaltsjahr verabschiedet.
The Bundestag passed the budget for the coming fiscal year.
The word 'Etat' (budget) comes from French ('état') and literally means 'state' or 'condition'. In German, it became specialized in the meaning 'Staatshaushalt' (state budget) and then more generally 'Budget' (budget).
Der Finanzminister verteidigte den neuen Etat im Parlament.
The finance minister defended the new budget in parliament.
'Etat' (budget) is a rather formal and elevated word for 'Budget' (budget). You find it especially in the news, in politics, and in business reports.
Unser Unternehmen hat den Etat für Marketing deutlich erhöht.
Our company significantly increased the budget for marketing.
Certain verbs are often used in connection with 'Etat' (budget): 'einen Etat aufstellen' (to draw up a budget), 'verabschieden' (to pass), 'kürzen' (to cut), or 'erhöhen' (to increase).
Wegen der Krise musste die Regierung den Etat für Kultur kürzen.
Because of the crisis, the government had to cut the budget for culture.
household / budget
Haushalt and Etat can both refer to a financial plan for a period of time. Haushalt tends to emphasize the complete plan with expected income and expenses, while Etat often highlights the available financial framework. Use Haushalt for the overall plan and Etat for a fixed sum of money.
Für die Renovierung steht uns ein Etat von 10.000 Euro zur Verfügung.
We have a budget of 10,000 euros available for the renovation.
Der Haushalt der Stadt zeigt die erwarteten Einnahmen und Ausgaben.
The city's budget shows the expected income and expenses.
