die Einkünfte
Translation
income, earnings, revenue
Examples
Seine Einkünfte sind sehr hoch.
His income is very high.
Er muss seine Einkünfte versteuern.
He has to pay tax on his income.
Grammar Patterns
Einkünfte ((from sth.)) income from sth. He has income from self-employment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Einnahmen, Ertrag; Antonyms: Ausgaben, Kosten
Etymology
From 'ein-' (in) and '-kunft' (arrival, from 'kommen' - to come). Literally means 'what comes in'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'income' as money that 'comes in'. 'Einkünfte' is the formal or official term, especially for tax purposes.