noun
income, earnings, revenue
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Einkommen (das): means income, earnings or revenue, a neuter noun referring to money received. Plural is identical (Einkommen); genitive singular is des Einkommens. Often treated as uncountable or collective. Use articles accordingly (das Einkommen, die Einkommen). Common in tax and economics contexts.
Examples
Das durchschnittliche Einkommen in dieser Region ist gestiegen.
The average revenue/income in this region has risen.
Ich habe ein hohes Einkommen.
I have a high income.
Die Firma steigerte ihre Einnahmen und damit das Einkommen der Mitarbeiter.
The company increased its takings and thus the employees' earnings.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a paycheck labeled 'Einkommen' being placed into a wallet
sounds like 'income' in English — remember 'Einkommen' = income
Das Einkommen — think of a neutral bank balance (das) in your account
Notes
Often used as an uncountable/collective noun; plural form 'Einkommen' is common. In formal contexts can refer to personal income or national revenue depending on context.