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profitable
Producing a financial gain or profit. Describes a business, investment, or activity that brings in more money than it costs.
Nach zwei schwierigen Jahren wurde das junge Unternehmen endlich profitabel.
After two difficult years, the young company finally became profitable.
beneficial
In a figurative sense, useful, advantageous, or beneficial. Refers to a non-financial benefit, such as gained experience or knowledge.
Der Austausch mit den internationalen Kollegen war eine sehr profitable Erfahrung für alle.
The exchange with the international colleagues was a very beneficial experience for everyone.
'Profitabel' (profitable) belongs to the word family of 'der Profit' (profit). The ending '-abel' means 'capable' or 'able to'. Something that is profitable is therefore able to generate profit.
Die Investition erwies sich als sehr profitabel.
The investment proved to be very profitable.
Whether the financial or the figurative meaning is intended can be recognized from the noun. A 'profitables Geschäft' (profitable business) brings money; a 'profitable Erfahrung' (beneficial experience) brings knowledge or personal benefit.
Er sucht nach einem profitablen Geschäftsmodell für sein Startup.
He is looking for a profitable business model for his start-up.
In an economic context, 'profitabel' (profitable) is often combined with verbs such as 'arbeiten' (to operate), 'wirtschaften' (to manage economically), or 'werden' (to become). People also speak of a 'profitables Unternehmen' (profitable company) or a 'profitable Investition' (profitable investment).
Das Ziel ist, dass die neue Abteilung innerhalb eines Jahres profitabel arbeitet.
The goal is for the new department to operate profitably within a year.
advantageous / flattering
Vorteilhaft and profitabel can both describe a business or investment positively. Vorteilhaft can refer simply to favorable conditions or consequences, while profitabel explicitly requires a financial profit. Use profitabel when income and costs result in an actual profit; otherwise, vorteilhaft is often the better choice.
Die Investition ist profitabel, weil sie mehr Geld einbringt, als sie kostet.
The investment is profitable because it brings in more money than it costs.
Die Investition ist vorteilhaft, weil sie sichere Bedingungen und einen guten Zugang zum Markt bietet.
The investment is advantageous because it offers secure conditions and good access to the market.
