netto
Translation
net, nett
Examples
Das Nettogehalt ist niedriger als das Bruttogehalt.
The net salary is lower than the gross salary.
Netto wiegt das Produkt 500 Gramm.
The net weight of the product is 500 grams.
Grammar Patterns
netto wiegen to weigh net Netto wiegt das Produkt 500 Gramm.
das Nettogehalt the net salary Das Nettogehalt ist niedrig.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pure, clear; Antonyms: brutto (gross)
Etymology
From Italian 'netto', meaning 'clean, pure'.
Memory Tips
Think of a fishing 'net' that catches the final amount after taxes (the 'gross' amount) have escaped through the holes.