der Zuwachs
Translation
growth, increase, addition, increment
Examples
Die Firma verzeichnet einen starken Zuwachs.
The company is recording strong growth.
Die Familie hat Zuwachs bekommen.
The family has a new addition.
Wir freuen uns über den Zuwachs an Mitgliedern.
We are happy about the increase in members.
Grammar Patterns
((der Zuwachs)) ((an+3)) an increase in sth. Der Zuwachs an Mitgliedern ist erfreulich.
((Zuwachs)) bekommen to get a new addition (esp. a baby) Die Familie hat Zuwachs bekommen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zunahme, Anstieg, Wachstum; Antonyms: Rückgang, Abnahme, Verlust
Etymology
From 'zu' (towards, adding to) and the stem of 'wachsen' (to grow). It literally means 'on-growth' or an addition through growing.
Memory Tips
Think of something 'growing' ('wachsen') 'onto' ('zu') an existing amount. It's often used for population, company growth, or even a new baby in the family.