Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Nov 13, 2001 02:57
22 yrs ago
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German term
Germany
Ergebnisgröße
German to English
Bus/Financial
Referring to the rather negative figures: "Diese Ergebnisgröße spiegelt in etwa die operative Geschäftsentwicklung wider, die von einer anhaltenden Investitionszurückhaltung der Kunden geprägt ist."
Proposed translations
(English)
| 5 +2 | results |
mckinnc
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| 4 | result |
Andy Lemminger
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| 4 | level of profit |
Dr. Fred Thomson
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| 4 | profit figures |
NickWatson
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Proposed translations
+2
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results
Always plural. Refers to a company's financial results
See example from BBC website:
UK Microsoft results beat forecasts Bill
Gates will be pleased by Microsoft's sound set of numbers The technology ...
See example from BBC website:
UK Microsoft results beat forecasts Bill
Gates will be pleased by Microsoft's sound set of numbers The technology ...
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Comment: "Thanks."
2 mins
Andy Lemminger
Canada
Canada
Native in German
Canada
Finance&IT: Auditor & Software Developer
Native in: German 
Works in: English to German
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1127
result
that's the most neutral expression I can think of that fits every kind of "Ergebnis". "Größe" is redundant in this context
3 hrs
Dr. Fred Thomson
United States
United States
Native in English
United States
A lawyer, technician, nuclear power optr
Native in: English
Works in: German to English
Related KudoZ points
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5861
level of profit
The writer is obviously not satisfied with the Ergebnis because it is too low. Thus, it could not be a loss.
Of course, it means "results," but we know it is a profit
Of course, it means "results," but we know it is a profit
3 hrs
NickWatson
Germany
Germany
Native in English
Germany
Rapid, professional service.
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, English to German
Related KudoZ points
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36
profit figures
Is another possible option.
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