German Conversation · Level 125
45 words
German word
Anleger
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈanleːgɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nouninvestor
Example
Der Anleger kauft Aktien.
The investor buys shares.
More examples
Viele private Anleger investieren in ETFs.
Many private investors invest in ETFs.
Core concept
A useful destination receives what is brought to it, whether committed capital or a boat reaching a landing stage.
Common phrases
Private Anleger
private investor
institutioneller Anleger
institutional investor
als Anleger
as an investor
Similar words
Investor: A person or organization providing capital to a business or venture for future profit.
Kleinanleger: An individual investing small amounts in shares or investment funds.
Großanleger: A financial institution or major investor managing large sums and influencing the market.
Spekulant: An investor repeatedly trading to profit from short-term price movements.
Definition in German
Natürliche oder juristische Person, die Kapital in Anlageformen wie Aktien, Fonds oder Immobilien einsetzt, um Erträge zu erzielen.
Word origin
The noun Anleger derives from the verb anlegen with the agent suffix -er; its financial and nautical senses reflect the verb's meanings of investing and coming alongside.
Usage tips
- In financial contexts, Anlage usually names the investment or investment product, whereas Anleger names the person who invests.