der Ertrag
Translation
yield, profit, return, proceeds
Examples
Die Erträge des Unternehmens sind gestiegen.
The company's profits have increased.
Der Ertrag der Ernte war dieses Jahr gut.
The yield of the harvest was good this year.
Wir erwarten hohe Erträge aus dieser Investition.
We expect high returns from this investment.
Grammar Patterns
the yield/profit ((from sth.)) the profit from sth. The profit from the sale was high.
the yield/profit ((of sth.)) the yield of sth. The yield of the harvest was good this year.
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Etymology
From the verb 'ertragen', which can mean 'to bear' or 'to endure'. In this context, it's what land or an investment 'bears' or produces. The prefix 'er-' often indicates successful completion.
Memory Tips
Think of what an investment or a field 'trägt' (carries/bears) for you – that's your 'Ertrag' (profit/yield).