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“equity” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯gn̩kapiˌtaːl/

Example

Das Eigenkapital des Unternehmens ist gesunken.

The company's equity has decreased.

Illustration for Eigenkapital (equity)

How to say “equity” in German

“Equity” in German is Eigenkapital.

The owners' remaining financial share in a business, contrasted with money owed to outside creditors.

Full entry for Eigenkapital: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Eigenkapital

Das Unternehmen versucht, durch gezielte Investitionen Eigenkapital aufzubauen.

The company is trying to build equity through targeted investments.

Tips for using Eigenkapital

  • The noun is neuter and takes the article das, as in 'Das Eigenkapital des Unternehmens ist gesunken.'

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