verbringst

Verbrengst is a Dutch noun meaning yield, proceeds, or return, typically used in financial or economic contexts. It refers to the result or product of an activity, investment, or transaction, often expressed in monetary terms. In everyday language the term is less common than opbrengst or rendement, but it appears in formal reports, financial statements, and legal texts.

Etymology and form: Verbrengst is related to the base nounbrengst (yield, produce) and is formed with the prefix ver-, producing a term that designates the result associated with a transaction or effort. It is important not to confuse the noun with the verb form verbrengen, whose present tense third-person singular is verbrandt. The plural of verbrengst is verbrengsten, and it can appear in plural in financial documents.

Usage and context: Verbrengst tends to occur in more formal or technical language. It can describe the total return from an investment, the proceeds from a sale, or the overall yield of a project. In many contemporary contexts, opbrengst or rendement are more common choices, with verbrengst appearing primarily in specific or historical texts.

Examples:

- De verbrengst van de belegging bedroeg dit jaar tien procent.

- De verbrengsten uit de verkoop zullen worden verdeeld onder de aandeelhouders.

- In officiële rapporten wordt soms verwezen naar de verbrengst van de activiteiten.

Synonyms and contrasts: Opbrengst, rendement, winst. Verbrengst is more formal and less widely used than these alternatives; its precise meaning aligns with “yield” or “return” in the sense of financial result.