die Rentabilität
Translation
profitability, viability, return on investment
Examples
Die Rentabilität des Projekts ist hoch.
The profitability of the project is high.
Wir müssen die Rentabilität der Firma verbessern.
We have to improve the company's profitability.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the profitability of (sth.) The profitability of the investment is being checked.
Similar Words
Profitabilität (profitability), Wirtschaftlichkeit (economic efficiency)
Etymology
From 'rentabel' (profitable), which comes from French 'rentable'. The root is related to 'Rente' (pension, income). The suffix '-ität' indicates a quality or state.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'rent' or 'return' you get from an investment. The '-ität' ending always makes a noun feminine in German, hence 'die Rentabilität'.