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
Derived from the verb 'ertragen', meaning 'to bear' or 'produce'. The 'er-' prefix often implies a successful result. So, it's what is successfully 'borne' or produced.
Memory Tips
An easy way to remember is to think of what a field or business 'trägt' (bears/carries) for you. That is your 'Ertrag' (yield/profit).