der Zuwachs
increase
An increase in amount, number, size, or value; growth.
EXAMPLE
Das Unternehmen verzeichnete im letzten Quartal einen deutlichen Zuwachs an Kunden.
The company recorded a significant increase in customers last quarter.
der Zuwachs
increase / addition
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Meanings
der Zuwachs
new addition
One or more new people who join a group, family, or community, for example through birth or membership.
EXAMPLE
Die Familie freut sich über den Zuwachs; das Baby ist gesund und munter.
The family is happy about the new addition; the baby is healthy and lively.
Usage tips
Word family
'Der Zuwachs' is derived from the verb 'zuwachsen' (to increase/grow). The prefix 'zu-' signals an addition or increase, which explains the meaning 'growth' or 'rise'.
EXAMPLE
Die Schulden sind im letzten Jahr stark zugewachsen.
The debts increased sharply last year.
Preposition 'an'
To express the area in which something is increasing, the preposition 'an' is used followed by the dative. This pattern is very common.
EXAMPLE
Wir verzeichnen einen Zuwachs an neuen Mitgliedern.
We are recording an increase in new members.
New addition to the family
In a family context, 'Zuwachs' is often used as a friendly way to refer to the birth of a baby. The phrase 'Zuwachs bekommen' (to have a new addition) is very typical for this.
EXAMPLE
Unsere Nachbarn haben letzten Monat Zuwachs bekommen.
Our neighbors had a new addition last month.
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Zuwachs vs Wachstum
growth
When describing a company's development, „Wachstum“ and „Zuwachs“ can both express positive growth. „Wachstum“ emphasizes the ongoing development process, while „Zuwachs“ focuses more on the specific amount added, such as additional customers or revenue. Use „Wachstum“ for the development and „Zuwachs“ for the result of that development.
Zuwachs
Der Zuwachs an Kunden brachte der Firma im vergangenen Jahr mehr Umsatz.
The increase in customers brought the company more revenue last year.
Wachstum
Das Wachstum der Firma zeigte sich über Jahre an steigenden Umsätzen.
The company's growth was reflected in rising revenues over several years.
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