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das Plus
plus / advantage
An advantage, a positive aspect, or a useful quality.
example
Die zentrale Lage ist ein großes Plus dieser Wohnung.
The central location is a big plus of this apartment.
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Usage tips
Context clues
The meaning of 'Plus' (plus) is easy to recognize from context. In everyday language, it usually means 'Vorteil' (advantage). In business, it refers to profit; in weather, to temperatures above zero; and in mathematics, to the arithmetic sign.
EXAMPLE
Die gute Verkehrsanbindung ist ein deutliches Plus.
The good public transport connection is a clear plus.
An advantage
When 'Plus' (plus/advantage) describes an advantage, it is often strengthened with adjectives such as 'groß' (big), 'echt' (real), or 'deutlich' (clear). Typical verbs in this context are 'sein' (to be) or 'darstellen' (to represent/constitute).
EXAMPLE
Die Erfahrung im Ausland ist ein großes Plus in ihrem Lebenslauf.
The experience abroad is a big plus on her résumé.
In a business context
When referring to a financial gain, the amount of the gain is often indicated with the preposition 'von' (of). Typical verbs are 'erzielen' (to achieve), 'machen' (to make), or 'verzeichnen' (to record).
EXAMPLE
Die Aktie schloss mit einem Plus von drei Prozent.
The stock closed with a gain of three percent.
As an arithmetic operator
In spoken language, 'plus' is used in calculations like a conjunction to add numbers. It connects the numbers directly.
EXAMPLE
Was ist fünf plus sieben?
What is five plus seven?
Stating temperatures
For temperatures, the expression 'im Plus' (above zero) is used to describe degrees above zero. You can also place the number of degrees directly before 'Plus' (plus/above zero).
EXAMPLE
Heute Nacht bleiben die Temperaturen im Plus.
Tonight the temperatures will stay above zero.
Compare with
Plus vs Gewinn
profit / prize
'das Plus' and 'der Gewinn' can both mean something positive. In economic contexts, a 'Plus' can be a positive balance or surplus, and a 'Gewinn' is the money left over after costs. 'Gewinn' is more precise when it is really about profit. 'Plus' can also be more general: a positive point or advantage. 'Gewinn' can also figuratively mean a benefit gained from an experience. When it is about numbers in a bank account, 'Plus' works well. When a business earns money, 'Gewinn' is more precise.
Plus
Am Ende des Monats steht ein kleines Plus auf unserem Konto.
At the end of the month, there is a small plus in our account.
Gewinn
Der Laden hat trotz hoher Kosten einen guten Gewinn gemacht.
Despite high costs, the shop made a good profit.
In real life
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