netto
In German, netto is used to express the English phrase "net", referring to an amount remaining after deductions.
The term netto is commonly used in commerce and retail within German-speaking countries to indicate a price that does not yet include Value Added Tax (VAT).
Did you know?
- In German, the word nett (kind) is often used as a polite way to describe someone who is pleasant but perhaps a bit boring or unexceptional.
- Because of its association with savings and transparency, Netto has become a common brand name for discount supermarkets in Germany.
- The German word netto is borrowed from the Italian word netto, which originally meant 'clean' or 'pure'.
Examples in context
- Die Gastgeberin war äußerst liebenswürdig und hat uns herzlich willkommen geheißen.The hostess was extremely kind and warmly welcomed us.
- Dein Bruder ist wirklich nett.Your brother is really nice.
- Die Bedienung im Café ist wirklich liebenswürdig.The service in the café is really kind.
- Das ist mein Gehalt netto.That is my salary net.
- Ich möchte das Gehalt netto wissen.I want to know the salary net.
Example conversation
Hannah and Lukas are discussing their new job contracts.
- HannahWie hoch ist das Gehalt netto?How high is the net salary?
- LukasEs sind etwa zweitausend Euro netto.It is about two thousand euros net.
- HannahDas klingt nach einem fairen Angebot.That sounds like a fair offer.
- LukasJa, ich bin damit sehr zufrieden.Yes, I am very satisfied with that.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry netto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries netto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
