noun
revenue, income, receipt
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Einnahme (feminine noun) commonly means revenue, income or receipt. It usually appears in plural as Einnahmen for financial totals. No irregular plural; decline follows regular feminine patterns. Use die Einnahme (singular) or die Einnahmen (plural). Context determines whether it refers to overall revenue or a single receipt.
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Unsere Einnahmen waren in diesem Monat höher als im letzten.
Our revenue was higher this month than last month.
Die regelmäßige Einnahme dieses Medikaments ist wichtig.
Regular intake of this medication is important.
Die Statistik zeigte Zahlen zu den Einnahmen, obwohl manche Bürger eine Verbesserung erwartet hatten.
The statistics showed figures on the revenues, although some citizens had expected an improvement.
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Picture coins flowing into a cashbox labeled 'Einnahme'
sounds like 'in-name' — think 'money coming in' to remember Einnahme
Die Einnahme — imagine a female cashier announcing 'die Einnahme' when money comes in
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Plural 'Einnahmen' commonly used for financial takings. Can also refer to taking/ingestion (e.g., medication) in singular contexts.