Gewinn is masculine in German — the correct article is der. The plural is die Gewinne. In English, Gewinn means profit, gain, or win.Der Gewinn is a key word in business German vocabulary, used when talking about company results, financial reports, or even lottery prizes. It's typically learned at A2–B1 level. Depending on context, Gewinn can mean "profit" (in business), "gain" (in finance), or "win/prize" (in games or competitions). Below you'll find the full declension, example sentences, and a quiz.
Gender rule: There is no clear ending-based gender rule for Gewinn — the article must be memorized. However, many nouns derived from verb stems without a suffix are masculine in German (der Gewinn from gewinnen, der Verlust from verlieren, der Beginn from beginnen). See all gender patterns in the Article Rules and a full overview at the German Articles.
Gewinn — Declension Table
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Gewinn | die Gewinne |
| Genitive | des Gewinns | der Gewinne |
| Dative | dem Gewinn | den Gewinnen |
| Accusative | den Gewinn | die Gewinne |
Example Sentences with Gewinn
Der Gewinn ist in diesem Quartal deutlich gestiegen.
(The profit has increased significantly this quarter.) — Nominative
Die Firma hat den Gewinn verdoppelt.
(The company doubled its profit.) — Accusative
Mit dem Gewinn sollen neue Arbeitsplätze geschaffen werden.
(New jobs are to be created with the profit.) — Dative
Die Höhe des Gewinns wurde in der Besprechung bekannt gegeben.
(The amount of the profit was announced in the meeting.) — Genitive
Die Gewinne werden am Jahresende an die Aktionäre ausgeschüttet.
(The profits are distributed to shareholders at the end of the year.) — Nominative Plural
Bei den Gewinnen gibt es große Unterschiede zwischen den Abteilungen.
(There are big differences in profits between the departments.) — Dative Plural
Related Words & Compounds
Word family (Wortfamilie): gewinnen (to win/to gain — verb), der Gewinner (winner — male), die Gewinnerin (winner — female)
Common compounds (Komposita): die Gewinnspanne (profit margin), die Gewinnbeteiligung (profit sharing), der Gewinnanteil (profit share)
Common Mistake with Gewinn
❌ Common mistake: Die Gewinnen sind hoch.
✅ Correct: Die Gewinne sind hoch.
💡 Why: The plural of Gewinn is Gewinne — not "Gewinnen." The form "Gewinnen" does exist in German, but only as the dative plural (den Gewinnen) or as the verb (gewinnen = to win). In the nominative and accusative plural, the correct form is die Gewinne.
Quick Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
Can you get all three right? Apply what you've learned above.
1. Die Berechnung ___ Gewinn___ dauert noch einige Tage.
- A) des Gewinns
- B) dem Gewinn
- C) der Gewinn
Check Answer
"Die Berechnung des Gewinns" — the genitive shows possession (calculation of what?). Masculine genitive = des + noun adds -s: des Gewinns.
2. Der Chef hat ___ Gewinn in der Präsentation vorgestellt.
- A) der Gewinn
- B) dem Gewinn
- C) den Gewinn
Check Answer
"Vorstellen" takes an accusative object (what did he present?). Masculine accusative = den: den Gewinn.
3. Ein unerwartet___ Gewinn hat die Firma gerettet.
- A) -es
- B) -en
- C) -er
Check Answer
After the indefinite article ein in the nominative masculine, the adjective ending is -er: ein unerwarteter Gewinn. The adjective takes over the gender signal that ein doesn't show.
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More Work & Business Nouns
- die Frist — the deadline
- das Budget — the budget
- die Bewerbung — the application
- die Besprechung — the meeting
- die Aufgabe — the task
- der Arbeitsvertrag — the employment contract
- das Büro — the office
- der Chef — the boss
For more work-related vocabulary, explore the Business German vocabulary list or browse the full grammar overview.
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Practice German Articles →Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gewinn masculine, feminine, or neuter in German?
Gewinn is masculine — the correct article is der. Many German nouns derived from verb stems without a suffix are masculine (der Gewinn from gewinnen, der Verlust from verlieren, der Beginn from beginnen). Since this isn't a universal rule, it's best to learn the article together with the noun.
What is the plural of Gewinn?
The plural is die Gewinne — with an -e ending. Be careful not to confuse it with "Gewinnen," which is either the dative plural (den Gewinnen) or the verb (gewinnen = to win).
How do you say profit in German?
The German word for profit is der Gewinn. It comes from the verb "gewinnen" (to win/to gain). In a business context, Gewinn always means profit or earnings. In everyday language, it can also mean a prize or win — for example, ein Gewinn im Lotto (a lottery win).
What is the difference between Gewinn and Umsatz?
Der Gewinn is the profit — what remains after all costs have been deducted. Der Umsatz is the revenue or turnover — the total amount of money a company earns before costs. For example: a company might have an Umsatz of 10 million euros but a Gewinn of only 1 million euros after paying salaries, rent, and other expenses.
