Umsatzeinbuße

German

Etymology

Umsatz (turnover/revenue) +‎ Einbuße (loss/forfeit)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈʊmzat͡sʔaɪ̯nˌbuːsə]
  • Hyphenation: Um‧satz‧ein‧bu‧ße

Noun

Umsatzeinbuße f (genitive Umsatzeinbuße, plural Umsatzeinbußen)

  1. (finance, economics) loss of revenue, drop in turnover (a reduction in the amount of money a business receives from its activities, often due to external factors or competition)
    Aufgrund der neuen Konkurrenz musste das Unternehmen schwere Umsatzeinbußen hinnehmen.
    Due to new competition, the company had to accept heavy losses in revenue.
    Saisonale Schwankungen führen im Winter oft zu einer vorübergehenden Umsatzeinbuße im Baugewerbe.
    Seasonal fluctuations often lead to a temporary drop in turnover in the construction industry during winter.

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Coordinate terms

  • Gewinneinbruch (slump in profits; often a consequence of revenue loss)
  • Marktanteilsverlust (loss of market share)
  • Kaufkraftschwund (decline in purchasing power; a possible cause)
  • Absatzflaute (sales lull)
  • einbußen (to lose/forfeit)
  • umsatzeinbrechend (revenue-collapsing)

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