NOUN
Überschuss/ˈyːbɐˌʃʊs/surplus; excess; remainder
Überschuss is a German noun that means surplus, excess, or remainder. It is pronounced /ˈyːbɐˌʃʊs/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Überschüsse".
Definitions
1.amount by which something exceeds what is needed or used up(economics, general)
a.the part of something left over after requirements have been met
Der Betrieb erzielte im letzten Jahr einen großen Überschuss.—The company made a large surplus last year.
b.profit or positive balance, especially in financial contexts
Aus dem Verkauf entstand ein Überschuss von 10.000 Euro.—A surplus of 10,000 euros resulted from the sale.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Überschuss | die Überschüsse |
| Genitive | des Überschusses | der Überschüsse |
| Dative | dem Überschuss | den Überschüssen |
| Accusative | den Überschuss | die Überschüsse |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Überschuss" mean in English?
- "Überschuss" means surplus, excess, or remainder. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Überschuss"?
- "Überschuss" is pronounced /ˈyːbɐˌʃʊs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Überschuss" der, die, or das?
- "Überschuss" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Überschuss"?
- The plural of "Überschuss" is "Überschüsse".
- What part of speech is "Überschuss"?
- "Überschuss" is a noun in German.
