der Überschuss
Translation
surplus, excess, profit
Examples
Die Firma erzielte einen hohen Überschuss.
The company achieved a high surplus.
Es gibt einen Überschuss an Arbeitskräften.
There is a surplus of labour.
Der Überschuss wird an die Aktionäre verteilt.
The surplus is distributed to the shareholders.
Grammar Patterns
a surplus of sth. There is a surplus of food.
Similar Words
Synonyms: profit, plus; Antonyms: deficit, lack, loss
Etymology
From 'über' (over) + 'Schuss' (shot). The idea is something that has 'overshot' the mark, hence an excess.
Memory Tips
Think of 'overshooting' a target. The amount you went over by is the 'Überschuss'.