inntjening

Inntjening is a Norwegian term used to describe earnings or the amount earned by a person or organization over a given period. In accounting and financial reporting it is commonly used to refer to earnings, profits, or net income, depending on context. The word is formed from the verb tjene (to earn) with the prefix inn- and the noun ending -ing.

In practical use, the exact meaning of inntjening can vary. It is often used interchangeably with inntekt (income) or fortjeneste (profit), but not always as a precise synonym. Some sources distinguish between gross inntjening from activities and net inntjening after costs and taxes; others use the term to denote the overall earnings performance of a business in a period.

Contexts for inntjening include corporate finance and annual reports, where it may appear in phrases like operasjonell inntjening or netto inntjening. In research and policy analysis, it can refer to earnings trends, wage inntjening, or profitability growth. For individuals, inntekt is more common, while lønn (salary) refers to wages from employment; inntjening emphasizes the outcome of earnings activities.

Etymology and related terms: The term originates from the verb tjene with the prefix inn-, and it is related to inntekt, fortjeneste, avkastning, and resultat. See also regnskap (accounting) and finans.