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Deckungsbeitrag

contribution margin

noun DEK-ungs-be-trahk Rare

Usage Note

Deckungsbeitrag = sales revenue minus variable costs; how much a product contributes to covering fixed costs. A core concept in German business education (Kostenrechnung).

Examples

"Der Deckungsbeitrag pro Stück beträgt zehn Euro."

Natural Translation

The contribution margin per unit is ten euros.

Literal Translation

The coverage-contribution per piece amounts-to ten euro.

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