der Umsatzeinbruch
Translation
slump in sales, drop in sales, decline in revenue
Examples
Die Firma erlitt einen starken Umsatzeinbruch.
The company suffered a sharp drop in sales.
Der Umsatzeinbruch führte zu Entlassungen.
The slump in sales led to layoffs.
Grammar Patterns
to suffer a slump in sales einen Umsatzeinbruch erleiden The company had to suffer a slump in sales.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Umsatzrückgang, Absatzkrise
Etymology
Composed of 'Umsatz' (sales, turnover) and 'Einbruch' (break-in, collapse). Literally a 'collapse of sales'.
Memory Tips
Picture a sales chart where the line suddenly 'breaks' and plummets, signifying a collapse.