target / debit
das Soll, die Soll
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target
The prescribed or planned amount, performance level, or number that is meant to be reached. It refers to the expected value, in contrast to the value actually achieved, known as „Ist“ (actual value).
Das tägliche Soll von zehn bearbeiteten Anträgen wurde nicht erreicht.
The daily target of ten processed applications was not reached.
debit
In bookkeeping, the side of an account where certain business transactions and amounts are recorded. It is opposite the credit side, known as „Haben“ (credit).
Der Betrag wurde im Soll des Kontos verbucht.
The amount was posted to the debit side of the account.
to be in debit
To have debts or outstanding obligations in relation to a person or account.
Seit der teuren Autoreparatur steht mein Girokonto im Soll.
Since the expensive car repair, my current account has been in debit.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Soll |
| genitive | des Soll |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Soll | die Soll die Solls |
| accusative | das Soll | die Soll die Solls |
| dative | dem Soll | den Soll den Solls |
| genitive | des Soll des Solls | der Soll der Solls |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Sölle |
| genitive | des Solls |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Soll | die Sölle |
| accusative | das Soll | die Sölle |
| dative | dem Soll | den Söllen |
| genitive | des Solls | der Sölle |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
In this meaning, „Soll“ (target) is often used with verbs such as „erreichen“ (to reach), „erfüllen“ (to meet), and „übertreffen“ (to exceed). Typical expressions also include „das monatliche Soll“ (the monthly target) and „ein vorgegebenes Soll“ (a predefined target).
Die Mitarbeiterin hat ihr monatliches Soll deutlich übertroffen.
The employee significantly exceeded her monthly target.
In bookkeeping, „Soll“ (debit) is often used with verbs such as „buchen“ (to post), „belasten“ (to charge), and „verbuchen“ (to record). The fixed expression „im Soll buchen“ (to post to the debit side) refers to recording an amount on this side of the account.
Die Buchhalterin bucht die Mietzahlung im Soll.
The accountant posts the rent payment to the debit side.
When referring to debts, the expression „mit einem Betrag im Soll stehen“ (to be in debit by a certain amount) is frequently used. The amount is introduced with „mit“ (by / with).
Unser Vereinskonto steht derzeit mit 850 Euro im Soll.
Our club account is currently 850 euros in debit.
